Mid Sussex Family Grapevine spring 2020 issue

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MID SUSSEX | MARCH - JUNE 2020

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The ESSENTIAL guide to local information for bump to teens

Family Ticket

Family Weekend Ticket

WiggleKids Day at School

Family Ticket to

What's On

the Supercar Event

Local events March - June

Discount Vouchers

Family Photoshoot

Five Great Money-Saving Vouchers A - Z of Sport & Leisure

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Childcare

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Education

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Parties

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Holiday Schemes

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Support

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Businesses around town www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk Did you know that if you would rather not have a printed copy of this magazine adding extra clutter to your coffee table/bathroom magazine rack/living room floor, it is also available to read online at www.thefamilygrapevine. co.uk/midsussex/see-a-copy/ You will still have to pick up a paper copy in order to snip out and use some of the lovely discount vouchers though.

In this issue you'll find five super Discount Vouchers and five fabulous Competitions. Enter online to win prizes from The South of England Show, Into the Trees festival, WiggleKids, the Supercar Event and Sonia Hallam Photography. As always, many thanks to the advertisers who have placed adverts with the Mid Sussex Family Grapevine this issue. Please do support these local businesses; they are a very hard working bunch and they would love to hear from you.

Elizabeth Wickenden - Editor

In This Issue

Over 1700 useful contacts!

A - Z of Sport & Leisure..........20 - 27 Out of School Clubs.......................18 Additional Needs...............................8 Parties.............................................4 - 5 Advice & Support........................6 - 7 Photographers...................................7 Antenatal..............................................6 Places to Visit...........................28 - 36 Babies..............................................7 - 8 Pre-School Activities...............8 - 10 Businesses around Town................2 Pre-School Nurseries............12 - 14 Childcare..............................................8 Swimming.........................................25 Children’s Centres.............................8 Competitions.........2, 4, 26, 27 & 36 Toys, Books Clothes & Gifts............2 Daycare Nurseries..................10 - 13 Tutoring & Languages...................18 Family Friendly Eateries...............33 Vouchers.............25, 28, 29, 31 & 33 Independent Schools...3 & 14 - 17 What’s On...................................34 - 35

COMPETITIONS - WIN:

elizabeth@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk 01444 451 449 / 07786 244 698 Nicola Coughlin, Sales Consultant www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/midsussex Mid Sussex Family Grapevine

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Family Photoshoot - Sonia Hallam Photography Family Ticket - South of England Show Day of Yoga at your School - WiggleKids Family Ticket - the Supercar Event Family Weekend Ticket - Into the Trees festival

@midsussexfamilygrapevine Nibs and Scribbles, personalised children’s prints & bespoke gifts, 07909 511276

Greener Choices Beading Brilliant, plastic-free handmade craft kits for crafty kids, plastic free packaging, ecofriendly party bags, 07840 618295 beadingbrilliant.co.uk Clough’s Deli, loose cupboard staples, wax wraps, liquid refills, Lindfield, 01444 452060 FABCo experienced & friendly beauty therapist offering eco-friendly, organic, cruelty-free, vegan products & services, 07786 088344 Helen’s Natural Treatments, rose quartz facial, warm wax hand massage, Indian head & holistic therapies, 07901 301244 helensnaturaltreatments.co.uk Ode and Fenn, handmade, plasticfree bath, shower & male grooming products & skincare at Bella June Flowers, 01273 845379 The Seasons, household goods & organic & biodynamic foods, Forest Row, 01342 824673 Thistle and Pheasant-berry, keepsakes made from first baby clothes or materials with special significance, 07702 153882 thistleandpheasant-berry.co.uk Tiny land, natural, eco-friendly wood stains made from food, 07951 469922 Tracy’s Little Gift Shop, shampoo bars, laundry eggs, wax food wraps, Mabel’s Emporium, Burgess Hill, 07597 384785 tracyslittlegiftshop.wikaniko.com

North Park Farm outdoor activity equipment, Albourne, 01273 833643

Cover photo of Seb & Sisi by Sonia Hallam Photography (see advert & competition) Tropic with Anna Ashley, naturally derived, vegan & cruelty-free products for skin, body & hair, suitable for all ages, 07932 005735

Children’s Shoe Shops Clever Clogs Footwear, East Grinstead, 01342 319133 Happy Feet Boutique, Denmans Lane, Lindfield, 01444 487744 Klodhoppers, Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 452824

Arts & Crafts Markets

Cheeki Monkeys, nearly new sales, entry £1 per adult, 07970 521483 Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft gift shop, Ditchling, 01273 844744 Holmes Wood Play, bespoke carpentry service creating imaginative play equipment, 07468 499141 Little Chickadeela Crochet, bespoke handmade baby clothes & accessories, 07974 972714

Picture Tent, bespoke illustrations, illustrated names & dates of birth & toy portraits, 07813 111935 (see advert p33) PJ and the Hare, children’s clothing, children’s books & gifts, Cuckfield, 07739 556150 The Little Nappy Cake Shop, handmade baby nappy cakes & gifts, Burgess Hill, 07814 590728 Tracy’s Little Gift Shop, mermaids, dinosaurs & unicorns, Mabel’s Emporium, Burgess Hill, 07597 384785 visit FB @tracysshop

Cuckfield Craft & Vintage Market, held monthly on Fri or Sat, Queens Hall, just drop in Henfield Monday Market, 8.30am12pm, just drop in or rent a stall, Henfield Hall, 01273 493365 Mansion Market, 11am-4pm, Sat 14th March, 9th May, 10th Oct & 14th Nov, Kidbrooke Park, Priory Rd, Forest Row RH18 5JA (see advert p34)

Toys, Books, Clothes & Gifts Beading Brilliant, handmade craft kits for crafty kids, unique gift ideas. What will yours create?

07840 618295 beadingbrilliant.co.uk

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Party Entertainment • Competition

MARCO THE MAGICIAN

Children's Magic Par�es with Magic, Games & Fun Balloon Modelling, Juggling and a real Rabbit!

01435 864 124

marco@marcosmagic.co.uk www.marcosmagic.co.uk

Wild Birthday Parties across Sussex www.gowildworkshops.org

Nerf games, water balloon catapults, mad science, archery & more in your back garden or local park, all equipment supplied.

For more info call 07502 107 110 or email GOWILDWORKSHOPSINFO@GMAIL.COM Broadstone Warren Scout Site & Activity Centre, Forest Row, 01342 822573 Fun Pots children’s pottery painting parties, Haywards Heath, 01444 414234 funpots.link/fgp JumpIn Inflatable Fun, fully catered parties for all ages, Burgess Hill, 01444 241595 Kids party packages at Clair Hall, Haywards Heath, 01444 455440

Hall Hire 1st Lindfield Scout Hut, Eastern Road, 01444 440460 Ashdown Forest Centre, rustic barn with basic kitchen, seats approx 40, 01342 823583 Borde Hill, hall with kitchen & large car park, Haywards Heath, 01444 450326 Bramble Hall, Bramble Hill, seats 60, hall with kitchen, Balcombe, 01444 811833 Clair Hall, conference, community & entertainment centre, 01444 455440 Cuckfield Village Hall, London Lane, 01444 454276 East Court & Meridian Parish Halls, East Grinstead, 01342 335056 Fairfield Community Centre, Burgess Hill, 07779 577774 Haywards Heath Methodist Church, Perrymount Road, 01444 416170 Hillians Bar & function room, Burgess Hill Town FC, 01444 871514 Martindale Centre, Station Road, Horsted Keynes, 01825 790375 Methodist Church, Gloucester Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 247815 Old School, Church Street, Cuckfield, 01444 456900

Parish Room, Stockcroft Road, seats 40, hall with kitchen, Balcombe, 01444 811264

Knockhatch Adventure Park, farm, Froggies soft play, playbarn, adventure playgrounds, ski & snowboard parties, Hailsham, 01323 442051 (see advert & voucher p29)

Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield, 01444 454276

Latchetts Farm Creamery, Heaven Farm, Danehill, 01825 791692

Scaynes Hill Millennium Village Centre, Lewes Road, 01444 831511

Let Freedom Leisure Centre Hassocks organise your party, 01273 841348

Scout Hall, up to 40 children, Franklands Village, Haywards Heath, 07786 244698

Let The Dolphin Leisure Centre, Haywards Heath, organise your party, 01444 457337

St Andrew’s Church Halls, Cants Lane, Burgess Hill, 01444 253762

Let the Kings Centre, East Grinstead organise your party, lots on offer, 01342 328616

St Richard’s Church Hall, Sydney Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 413621 The Henfield Hall, Henfield, 01273 493365 The King’s Church, 33-35 Victoria Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 244215 Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, seats up to 180, Balcombe, 01444 811226 Wivelsfield Green Village Hall, 01444 471664

Party Venues Adventure Avenue, children’s role play centre, 1-7yrs, The Martlets, Burgess Hill, 07715 751133 Blackland Farm nr East Grinstead, 01342 810493

WIN A FAMILY TICKET to the South of England Show Offering every generation the chance to re-connect with the countryside & have a great day out, the South of England Show features a non-stop programme of agricultural & equestrian competitions & displays, live entertainment, rural crafts & an abundance of food, drink & shopping opportunities. Children can meet hundreds of animals, take part in the ‘roarsome’ Dinosaur trail & meet a T-Rex, experience life as a Saxon or Viking, try their hand at pond dipping & so much more... 11, 12 & 13 June 2020, 9am - 6.30pm Two Family Tickets available to win!

For your chance of winning, tell us what sort of trail children can take part in at the Show.

Go to www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/midsussex/ competitions/ where you will also find full T & C. South of England Showground, Ardingly RH17 6TL www.seas.org.uk | Closing date 1 May 2020 |One entry per household

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Let The Triangle, Burgess Hill organise your party, range of activities, 01444 876000 Sharky’s Soft Play Parties, Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984 Washbrooks Farm Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 832201

Face Painting Face painting & glitter by Katie’s Festival Faces, 3yrs+, all occasions, 07850 337031 Face painting for all occasions, 07817 317201 Fantastical Faces, face & body painting, glitter designs & glitter tattoos, 07931 935539 Koozle Face Painting for parties & events, 07950 680333

Party Entertainers A. C. Knell Entertainment, children’s parties, discos, karaoke, all special events, 07968 964286 Allsortsoffun, pirate, knight, spy, magic, puppets, 07845 320001 (see advert) Angels’n’Divas, 4-16yrs, pamper parties for girls, 07771 964626 (see advert) Chocolate workshops for families, kids & schools, delicious, creative & fun for 9yrs+ 07867 800184 lovechocolateworkshops.co.uk

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Clay Parties with Jane Skelton In Ditchling, 01273 844679 FABCo bespoke pamper parties for children & adults, massage, nails, facials, festival glitter & more, 07786 088344 (see advert) Kate Creative, mobile pottery painting studio, parties, clubs & events, 01342 718777 Made & Making, original, fun & educational sewing parties for 8yrs+, 07967 819540 Music Bus parties, 1-5yrs, singing, percussion, parachute play, puppets, games & fun, 07971 811890 Nutritional Ninjas, fun cookery parties, we come to you, 01276 428148 Poppy’s Parties, award winning children’s entertainers; immersive, imaginative & fun, 07949 693915 Sounds Wicked Disco, party games, comedy magic, interactive dancing, 07784 416740 Sussex Princess Parties, parties for boys & girls, 07954 967798 TechZone, the ultimate gaming truck for kids to teens, 01622 200655 Thistle and Pheasant-berry, fun science-based parties for 5-12yrs, 07702 153882 thistleandpheasant-berry.co.uk Tomfoolery children’s entertainer, 01403 597179 Yellow Brick Lab, LEGO® Robotics & Coding parties for 5yrs+, 07716 504730 yellowbricklab.co.uk

Animal Parties Animal School with Lindsay. Incredible pet parties including a dinosaur!

LN/201900394, 07795 422036 (see advert) Animazing, parties, talks & displays with reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates & mammals, Reg: AW047, 07743 675253 (see advert) Deano’s Snake Shack, fun, educational animal & reptile handling, Reg: LN/201900514,The Mac’s Farm, Ditchling, 07802 724914 Hug A Bug, invertebrate specialist, activities & displays for 5yrs+, 07736 300077

Party Entertainment Football & Sports Your Ages Parties 4-14 yrs

choice of venue

Talks, Displays & Birthday Parties featuring living Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians & Invertebrates FULLY INSURED AND DBS CHECKED FULLY INSURED & DBS CHECKED - LICENCE NUMBER AW047 Contact us on 077436 75253 animazing@btinternet.com www.animazing.co.uk

07702 433 227

www.�nytekkers.com Magic Parties

Mermaid and Shark Birthday Parties, Experiences & Lessons 01444 213707 07557 374013 www.crestswimschool.co.uk

Children’s party entertainer & magic shows, 4-11yrs, 07734 101987 Jonathan Cann, magic, Punch & Judy, balloonology, indoor & outdoor events, 07850 917126

Tiny Tekkers, multisport parties 4-14yrs, 07702 433227 (see advert) Trickswap Circus, performances, displays & circus workshops, 07855 215122

Magic & balloon madcap party entertainment, 5yrs+, Paul Abbey, 07850 013149 (see advert) Malcolm the Magician, magic, disco, balloons & games, 07734 925330

Bouncy Castles & Equipment Hire

Marco the Magician, fun magic shows, balloon modelling, juggling & a real rabbit, 01435 864124 (see advert)

Bohannas Entertainments, bouncy castle hire, funfair rides, event planning, 07870 266614

Pompom kids parties, stress-free party packages with magic, disco, puppets, prizes & bubbles, 07809 440566

Go Bounce, bouncy castle hire for all occasions, 07702 318423

Puppet Parties Dandelion Puppets, wildlife themed stories &/or games for 3-8yrs, 01273 857482 Rust & Stardust’s Puppet Parties capture children’s imaginations with handmade entertainment, crafts, games & activities, 07896 740759 Storytime Puppet Parties, 01273 846885

Sport & Dance Parties Clip ‘n’ Climb parties, reach new heights at The Triangle for your child's birthday party, for up to 16 children, 01444 876000 Crest Swim School, 8yrs+, mermaid & shark parties & experiences, 01444 213707 (see advert) Get Your Skates On, private parties or parties at a public session, 07858 912322 Go Wild, energetic, fun-filled outdoor birthday parties for adventurous kids, 07502 107110 (see advert) Golf Parties at Cuckfield Golf Centre, 01444 459999 Inspire Academy of Dance parties, 3-12yrs, 07783 138348

JK Parties, ‘Make a Musical’ & themed parties, 07504 059640 Kicks Dance, themed dance parties for 4-11yrs, 07917 451317 Learn to Skateboard, parties & lessons, 07816 105950 Let’s Dance! dance parties, Hassocks, 07788 250924 Little Kickers Football Parties, 2-7yrs, 01293 226201 Poi Passion Circus Arts, circus skills workshops, performances & parties, 07522 658207 Popsteps dance, pamper & Zumba parties, 07495 125599 Springfit gymnastics & trampolining parties, 4yrs+, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 020 3478 0203 Swoove with Amy, tailored parties including dancing, singing, games, face painting & Swoove, 07803 610170 swoovefitness.com/instructors/amystuttle The Outdoors Project, Nerf games, bushcraft, Harry Potter, circus skills, mini nature shelters, 07939 664037 The Sussex Swim School, mermaid/ shark parties, all equipment supplied, qualified mermaid teacher, warm, private pool, 01444 474573

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Paul Abbey, member of the famous Magic Circle, will tailor his performance to fit your project perfectly.

Fantastic entertainment for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Dinner Parties, Formal Black Tie & Corporate Events Book now and make your event really stand out!

07850 013149

www.paulabbey.co.uk

Party Supplies Izzy’s Party Shop, partyware, fancy dress, retro sweets, balloons, cake decorating, Haywards Heath, 01444 453724 Revolution Recreation, party tent & games hire, giant illuminated number hire for special birthday parties, 01883 770666

CALLING ALL TALENTED CHILDREN

Two Foundation Scholarships, covering 100% of the cost of a child’s independent school education for ten years, from the age of 8 to 18, are available to children currently in Year 3 at state primary school.

Foundation Scholars join Cumnor House Sussex, Danehill in Year 4 (aged 8) through to Year 8 (aged 13) when they move on to one of Cumnor’s sixteen independent senior school partners, subject to meeting their chosen school’s entry criteria, where they remain until the age of 18.

The Foundation Scholarships are means-tested and awarded to children who excel academically and it is an advantage if they also show potential in art, DT, drama, music or sport. Two places are available to children starting in Year 4 in September 2020. Applications are open now until 30th April 2020.

The selection process involves parents completing an ‘Application & MeansTesting Financial Form’. If all criteria are met, a full report is requested from the child’s current school and the parent/s or guardian/s are invited to meet with the Headmaster. The child will be invited to attend an ‘Experience Day’ at Cumnor where they are interviewed by the Headmaster, undergo some academic tests, work and play alongside their contemporaries and are given the opportunity to show their particular talent in art, DT, drama, music or sport, as appropriate.

For further information, contact Cecilia Desmond, Registrar on 01825 792 006 or registrar@cumnor.co.uk. Do also visit our website www.cumnor.co.uk

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Support • Antenatal

Counselling & Emotional Support Beacon House Therapeutic Services & Trauma Team, 01444 413939 Childline, help & support for a wide range of issues, 0800 1111 Circle of Support, counselling & therapy services, Haywards Heath, 07503 071494 Earth Whispers, postnatal fatigue, natural energy balance & rejuvenation therapy, Georgina Griggs, 07970 914932 Let’s Play, play therapy for emotional & behavioural difficulties, 07486 564523 Mellow Mumma, birth trauma healer & subconscious therapist for women & teens, 07968 695226 Nicola Headley Birth Therapy, specialist support following a difficult birth experience, 07808 402324 PANDAS meetings & support for pre & postnatal illnesses, 01691 664275 Play Therapy Counselling for children with behavioural & emotional concerns, 07913 551447 Relate, help with parenting & family life, East Grinstead, 01293 657055

Local Support Groups for Specific Conditions Eczema Support Group, Haywards Heath Area, 0800 089 1122 Group B Strep Support, 01444 416176 Time to Talk, NHS postnatal depression support group, 01444 251084 Women’s Aid freephone 24hr national domestic violence helpline, 0808 2000 247

First Aid Training for Parents & Carers Baby & Child first aid classes, 2 hour class covering CPR, choking & more, 07833 530549 Baby First Aid Sussex, baby & child first aid courses, 07946 391117 Baby/child emergency first aid, 2hr courses for family & friends in your home/venue, 07796 154723 Daisy First Aid, classes across Sussex or in your own home, 07985 165584

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Newborn Nurturing, first aid training for childhood years, 07932 768976 To Baby & Beyond, first aid classes for parents & carers, 01273 702496

Fertility & Conception International College of Oriental Medicine Clinic, specialist acupuncture, East Grinstead, 01342 313106 Nicola Headley Fertility Coach, specialist support for women & couples on their fertility journey, 07808 402324 Rosie Weston Nutrition, specialising in preconception fertility & pregnancy care, East Grinstead, 07885 557485

Midwives & Doulas Angie Bowles, specialist in complex pregnancy & fetal concerns, NIPT (Harmony equivalent) & GBS testing, home visits, 07974 729566 walkingwithyou.org.uk Cai Doula, Cheryl Titherly, postnatal doula, 07999 286778 caibaby.co.uk Emma Mills, private midwife for antenatal & postnatal care, 01444 410944 Lydia Retusch-Webb, Your Birth Choice, doula care, 07979 760977 Naomi Kemeny, postnatal doula, 07796 332252 Sarah Syms, midwife & antenatal/ postnatal massage therapist, 07955 049773

Parenting & Antenatal Courses & Support Daisy Parent couples workshop for a positive birth & confident steps into parenthood with the Daisy Foundation Haywards Heath, 07419 737028 thedaisyfoundation. com/teacher/jo-hill (see advert) Midsussex Maternity Voices, maternity forum, feedback on Mid Sussex maternity services, 07734 954844 Toddlerology, supporting parents of toddlers & beyond with eating, behaviour, sleep & routine, 07810 892635 Volunteer for Time 4 Children listening course, 01444 413893

Antenatal Classes & Support ABumpsABaby antenatal classes with registered midwives, Burgess Hill, 07748 168751 Angie Bowles, midwife, specialist in complex pregnancy & fetal concerns, NIPT (Harmony) & GBS testing, home visits, 07974 729566 visit FB @thespecialmidwife Daisy Birthing Classes for mum & Active Birth Workshops to prepare for your positive birth with Daisy Foundation Haywards Heath, 07419 737028 thedaisyfoundation. com/teacher/jo-hill (see advert) Hypnotherapy Solutions Sussex, hypnobirthing classes at the Perrymount Clinic, Haywards Heath, 01273 857966 (see advert) Lushtums prepare for birth & baby courses, for a positive birth experience & transition into parenthood, 07786 980119 lushtums.co.uk/mid-sussex Mid Sussex Home Birth Group, East Grinstead, 07843 211434 Midwife-led pregnancy, fertility & gynaecology scanning, Haywards Heath, 07913 208419 Nicola Preston Bell BA DHypPsych(UK) GPHR, hypnobirthing & mindfulness, 01444 819075 (see advert) The Instinctive Mother, hypnobirthing, 07976 363890 The Pregnancy Coaching Company, midwife-led antenatal courses & hypnobirthing instructor, Haywards Heath, 07939 332444 The Wise Hippo Sussex, hypnobirthing taught by a practising midwife & qualified hypnotherapist, 07968 444006

Fertility2Birth

HypnoBirthing

For confidence, calm and clarity

Give yourself and your baby the best start in your wonderful journey together With experienced, registered Hypnotherapist Nicola Preston Bell • 01444 819075 www.nicolaprestonbell.com

Daisy Baby Tinies, baby yoga & post-natal yoga, the class where you can figure this out together, from 6wks to wriggling, 07419 737028 thedaisyfoundation.com/teacher/johill (see advert) Little Dippers, pregnancy aquanatal yoga, Brighton, 01273 229390 littledippers.co.uk Louise Cornish PT, pre & post-natal specialist, 1-2-1 at home personal training for mums, 07786 331402 visit FB @louisecornishpt Lushtums pregnancy & mum & baby yoga, to prepare for birth, stay calm & fit, & postnatal to regain core strength safely, 07976 701085 lushtums.co.uk/mid-sussex Parent & baby group indoor cycle, Thurs 11.15-12pm, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Pre & postnatal Pilates classes with a chartered physio, 01444 450162 Pre/postnatal personal trainer, 1-2-1 programmes, 07873 986625 Pregnancy & postnatal exercise class, Wed 10.30-11.15, babies welcome, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Pregnancy & postnatal massage, core & pelvic floor, diastasis, C-section recovery, 07922 114328 Pregnancy yoga, Yogalicious Mama, Mondays 7.30pm, Old Barn, Isaacs Lane, 07736 468431

Antenatal & Postnatal Exercise

Ruth Polden, pre & postnatal yoga, Forest Row, 07966 095928

Aqua Natal on Sunday, Parent & Baby exercise on Monday, Parent & Baby indoor cycle on Tuesday, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Buggy Power at Freedom Leisure Centre Hassocks, 01273 841348

Breastfeeding Support

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Swoove with Esther, gentle, fun fitness classes where you sing along to the music, 07764 801167 1st Weds of the month, 9.30-11am, Hassocks Health Centre, just drop in

Babies • Baby Photographers • Health

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Training Successful Practitioners

Train to become a Nutritional Therapist

Change career - study online Part-time and full-time studies Find out more at one of our FREE Open Events Mondays 9.30-11am, The Gattons CFC, Burgess Hill, 01444 255480 Newborn Nurturing, antenatal, postnatal & breastfeeding support, doula & tongue tie, 07932 768976 The Pregnancy Coaching Company, breastfeeding & lactation support in hospital or at home, 07939 332444 Thurs 9.30-11am, Lindfield United Reformed Church, just drop in Tuesday 10-11.30, Blackwell Children & Family Centre East Grinstead, 01342 332925

Complementary Therapy for Babies James Bibby & Associates, Registered Paediatric Osteopaths, 01444 248002 Osteopath specialising in babies, Tracey Cambridge, 01342 323851 (see advert) Sleeping Bunnies, baby & child 0-9yrs, professional sleep clinic & consultancy, 07584 324580 The Perrymount Clinic, mother & baby support clinic, cranial osteopathy, private midwife, 01444 410944 (see advert)

Baby Equipment Sweet Wrappers, baby sling library, carrying consultancy & postnatal doula services, 07986 851539

Baby Mementoes Impressions for Little People by Rebecca, framed hand & feet castings/ impressions, 07713 923247 Nibs and Scribbles, personalised commemorative prints & bespoke gifts, 07909 511276 Picture Tent, illustrated names & dates of birth & toy portraits, 07813 111935 (see advert p33) Precious Moments, bespoke baby gifts for every occasion, 07776 287872 Tiny Treasures Fingerprint Jewellery & keepsakes, 6mths+, 07746 888728

Baby & Family Photographers Alex Rickard Photography, 01444 891596 babi photography, 07968 198131

Cosy Toes Photography, maternity & newborn portraiture, 07779 950121 Echo Baby Photography, Sally Nakajima, 07780 462516 Elisa B Photography, natural newborn & baby photography, 07791 710124 Little Acorns Photography, newborn, children & family photos, 07885 420061 Louise Ferguson Photography, maternity, newborn, baby & family portraits, 07951 575216 Photochronicle, natural storytelling photography for authentic families, 07435 297189 Photography for Little People by Rebecca, award winning mobile newborn & family photographer, 07713 923247 Sarah Fisher Photography, maternity, newborn, baby & family photographer, East Grinstead, 01342 716393 Sonia Hallam Photography, maternity, newborn, children & family photography, 07494 467438 (see front cover, competition & advert p2) The Silver Lens, children & family portraits & special occasion photography, 07881 863571

Baby Massage Blissful Bébé IAIM baby massage, group & private baby massage courses, 07732 808623 Cai Baby Massage, 1-2-1 & group classes from birth-1yr, IAIM, 07999 286778 caibaby.co.uk Daisy Baby Tinies, baby massage & yoga, the class where you can figure this out together, from 6wks to wriggling, 07419 737028 thedaisyfoundation.com/teacher/johill (see advert) NCT baby massage classes East Grinstead, 5 week course, all welcome, discounts available, 020 8752 2385 Pregnancy & Baby Massage Sussex, Hassocks & H Heath, 07931 584548 Pure Reflections baby massage, East Grinstead area, 07730 459102 Sootheababy, baby massage classes by midwife & certified instructor, 07955 049773

www.naturopathy-uk.com 01342 410 505

The Instinctive Mother, calm your baby confidently & naturally, 07976 363890

Bereaved Parents Angie Bowles, private midwife, support at home or in hospital for pregnancy loss & in rainbow pregnancies, 07974 729566 walkingwithyou.org.uk Dinkie Dannies, stillborn baby 3D hand & feet casts, from 20wks, 07594 665476 Jigsaw South East, grief support for bereaved children & families, 01342 313895 Oscar’s Wish Foundation, providing support following the loss of a baby You Raise Me Up, financial & emotional support for families who’ve lost a young adult 16-25yrs, 01323 482772 24hrs

Health, Wellbeing & Beauty Annaseed Therapies, beauty treatments, massage & relaxation, 07817 091016 Elisabeth Reichert-Eckersley, life coaching, 01342 811099 Exercise on referral; injuries, health issues, recovery, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 FABCo experienced & friendly beauty therapist, relaxing beauty room in Haywards Heath, 07786 088344 Hassocks Eyecare Centre, family eyecare specialists, 01273 843946 Sleep Better Remedies, helping you sleep better & combat snoring... naturally, for all ages, 01403 597124 Tracy’s Little Gift Shop, Himalayan salt lamps, essential oils, soaps, Mabel’s Emporium, Burgess Hill, 07597 384785 visit FB @tracysshop Tropic Skincare Helen Hayes, natural, vegan, cruelty-free, free pamper & 1-2-1 consultations, 07901 301244 tropichelen.co.uk Tropic with Anna Ashley, beauty that’s good for you, 07932 005735

Baby cranial osteopathy at the Perrymount

Well-being, restorative & relaxation sessions for adults, Nidra Restore, Mon 8-9pm, 1-2-1 & small groups, 07976 701085 lushtums.co.uk/mid-sussex

Complementary Healthcare Bowen Therapy? PingPingBowen, 07507 288882 CJ Hypnotherapy classes for all, 01444 412491 College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM), courses & training in natural therapies, East Grinstead, 01342 410505 (see advert) Fountain Therapies, holistic & wellness centre, Handcross, 01444 401271 Homeopathy, for natural & effective relief from acute & chronic ailments, call Kate, 07817 465377 Hypnotherapy Solutions Sussex, Haywards Heath, 01273 857966 (see advert) Nicola Preston Bell BA DHypPsych(UK) GPHR, hypnotherapy & mindfulness, 01444 819075 (see advert) Nimbus Clinics, chiropractic care for babies & women during & after pregnancy, 01444 812888 Physio Therapy Centre, 01444 450162 Talks on the modern home’s impact on wellbeing, protect your family’s health, 07841 757774 The Family Chiropractic Sussex, East Grinstead, 01342 315298

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Children & Family Centres Blackwell Children & Family Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 332992 East Grinstead Library Children & Family Centre, West Street, 01342 332970 Haywards Heath Children & Family Centre, Penn Crescent, 01444 255499 Sidney West Children & Family Centre, Leylands Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 255493 Sussex Downs Children & Family Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 467968 The Gattons Children & Family Centre, Royal George Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 255480

Additional Needs Auditory Verbal UK, helping deaf babies & children communicate, 01869 325000 Bluebird Community Transport, 01444 471919 Chailey Heritage School, 3-19yrs, 01825 724444 Disability Access East Grinstead Area, all ages, 01342 322242 Dragonflies Forest School run by Nature Nurture Sussex for children up to 12yrs with additional needs, 07792 726017 Early Action for Autism, 1:1 ABA therapy, 07400 608998 Gateway Club, for older teenagers & adults with a learning difficulty, East Grinstead & Burgess Hill, 07592 609785 Jigsaw Occupational Therapy, assessment & sensory integration therapy centre for children & young people, 01444 616162 Kangaroos reg charity for children & young adults with learning disabilities, Haywards Heath, 01444 459108 London Dyslexia Network, assessment, tuition, advice, South East area, 0330 1137778 Play & Learn Plus, 10-11.30 Fri, Sidney West CFC, Leylands Road, 01444 255493 SEND Special Educational Needs &/ or Disabilities Information Advice & Support Service, 0330 222 8555

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Dads’ Groups

Toddlers Monday pm

The Disabilities Trust, Burgess Hill, 01444 239123

Dangerous Dads run by Nature Nurture Sussex, monthly weekend groups for male relatives & carers of kids up to 10yrs, 07792 726017

Windmills Opportunity Playgroup, Maple Drive, Burgess Hill, 01444 220378

Signing for Babies & Toddlers

Woodlands Meed, Burgess Hill, for children 2-19yrs with multiple learning difficulties, 01444 244133

Sing & Sign, Burgess Hill, Bolnore & Haywards Heath, 07958 539903 Sing & Sign, East Grinstead, 01342 836743

Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School, 2-4½yrs, 2.30 & 3pm Balcombe, 07834 922862 (see advert p21) Kindermusik Laugh & Learn 3-4½yrs, 1.45-2.30 & Young Child, 4½-7yrs, 4-5pm, King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Sunbeams, 1.15-2.45, St Andrew’s Parish Hall, Cants Lane, Burgess Hill, 01444 232337 The Yews Parent & Toddler Group with Toy Library, 1.30-4pm, Boltro Road, Haywards Heath, 07711 369285

Signposts drop in centre for anyone with learning difficulties, Burgess Hill, 01444 616232

Xchange 12.30-2.30 Thurs, Gateway Baptist Church, Station Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 233050

Leisure & Sport for SEND Children Kangaroos reg charity for children & young adults with learning disabilities, Haywards Heath, 01444 459108 Riding for the Disabled, South East Region, 07789 085947 Seagulls Special Needs Football Club, 5yrs+ Burgess Hill, 01273 668590 Seahorses Swimming Club for the less able, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath *volunteers required*, 01444 484726 SMART Club, range of activities, Wed 5.15-6.45, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Southern Ski Club for the Disabled, Knockhatch, 1st Sat of the month 6-8pm all ages & abilities *volunteers required*, 07775 687648

Childminders & Babysitting Cosy Corner Childminding, before & after school care, Haywards Heath, 07803 057949 Harmony at Home nanny & childcare agency, 01444 640580 Honey Pot Childminding, 7am-7pm, Mon-Fri, 3 mins walk from Wivelsfield Station, Burgess Hill, 07881 518496

Nannies & Au Pairs Event Childcare, mobile childcare for events in London & the South East, 07557 043736 Host a French Student, exchanges, hosting & summer holiday programmes, 01249 812551

Baby Groups Baby Sensory, award winning baby development classes, 0-13mths, Cuckfield, 07900 676334 Toddler Sense, 12mths+, The WOW Centre, East Grinstead, 07393 040719

Twins & Multiple Births 1st & 3rd Tues of the month, 10-11.30, East Grinstead Library Children & Family Centre, 01342 332970 Thursday fortnightly, 10-11.30, Sidney West Children & Family Centre, Leylands Road, 01444 255493 Twins Club 10-11.30, 1st, 3rd & 5th Friday of the month, All Saints, Lindfield, 01444 482405

Toddlers Monday am Active Play & Bounce, under 5s, 9.4510.30 & 10.45-11.30, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Cuckoos Playgroup, 0-4yrs, 10-11.30 term time, The Old School, Cuckfield, 07957 907780 Daisy Baby Tinies, 0-5mths, 9.45-10.45, Haywards Heath, 07419 737028 thedaisyfoundation. com/teacher/jo-hill (see advert p6) Discover Baby, 0-12mths, 10-11.30, The Gattons Children & Family Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 255480 Instructor led swimming, Parent & Baby Fun, 9-9.30, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Kindermusik Cuddle & Bounce, 0-1yr, 12-12.45, King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Kindermusik Wiggle & Grow, 2-3yrs, 9.45-10.30, & Sing & Play, 1-2yrs, 10.45-11.30, King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Little Stars, 10-11.30, Jubilee Community Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328334 Music Bus, 9.30-10.30 for 0-18mths, 10.45-11.45 for 18mths+, The Yews, Haywards Heath, 07971 811890 Okey Cokey Toddler Group, 10-11.30, United Reformed Church, Junction Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 241063 Parent & Child Group, 0-3yrs, 9.5512.15, Michael Hall, Forest Row, 01342 822275 St Augustine’s Toddler Group, 8.4510.15am, Scaynes Hill, 01444 831371 Stay & Play at The Acorns, 10-12pm, 0-4yrs with parents/childminders, Westmeston nr Ditchling, 01444 455081 (see advert p13) Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 10-11.30, Haywards Heath Children & Family Centre, Haywards Heath, 01444 255499 Swoove with Amy, Swoove Mini 9.30-10.30, St Francis Church Hall, Hassocks, 07803 610170 swoovefitness.com/instructors/amystuttle The Sanctuary, 9.30-11.30, The Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 01444 230830 Tiny Explorers, 0-2yrs, 11.30-12.30, East Grinstead Library Children & Family Centre, 01342 332970 Whoosh Messy Play sessions for parent & child, 10-11am, Haywards Heath, 07736 938430 (see advert)

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Toddlers Tuesday am Active Bounce & Play, under 5s, 9.3010.15 & 10.30-11.15 term time, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616 Active Play & Bounce, under 5s, 9.4510.30 & 10.45-11.30, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Boogie Beans, 10-10:55, St Francis Church, Hassocks, 07932 949468 Discover Baby, 0-12 mths, 10-11.30, St Richard’s Church Hall, Sydney Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 413621 Fairfields Toddler Group, 9.3011.30, The Pavilion, Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, just drop in Family Fun, 9.30-11.30, Trinity Church, Lingfield Road, East Grinstead, 01342 302862 First Steps, 9.15-11.15, All Saints Church, Horsham Road, Handcross RH17 6DF, 01444 400221 Fundamentals Gymnastics, Tues am, toddler & pre-school, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Kindermusik Wiggle & Grow, 2-3yrs, 10.45-11.30 & Sing & Play, 1-2yrs, 9.4510.30, Scaynes Hill Millennium Hall, H H, 07505 021453 (see advert) Music Bugs 10.15 & Baby Bugs 11.10, Miss Mabel’s Emporium, Burgess Hill, 0844 822 1174 Musical Minis, 9.30, St Dunstan’s Church, Ashurst Wood, 07968 565789 Parent & Child Group, 0-3yrs, 9.5512.15, Michael Hall, Forest Row, 01342 822275 Parent & Toddler Club, 10-11.30, Haywards Heath Methodist Church, Perrymount Road, just drop in Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 9-11am, The Gattons CFC, Burgess Hill, 01444 255480 Stay & Play, 10.30-12pm, Scout Hut, Cuckfield Teddies, 10-11.30, St Luke’s Community Room, East Grinstead, 01342 325026 Wigglebums, Movement & Mindfulness, 18mths-4yrs 10.30am, yoga-inspired storytelling & sensory play, 07976 701085 wigglebums.uk/mid-sussex

Toddlers Tuesday pm Active Play & Bounce, under 5s, 2-2.45, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337

Toddler Timetable Stay & Play, 10.30-11-30, Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 467968 Tadpoles, 10-11.30, United Reformed Church, H Heath, 01444 454618

Bumps, Babes and Toddler Group

Tea & Toys, 10-11.30, St Swithun’s Hall, East Grinstead, 01342 314147 Tiny Treehoppers Woodland Playgroup, under 5s, 10-11.30, East Grinstead, 07792 726017 (see advert p14)

Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill

Toddlers Wednesday am CBC Under 5s, 9.30-11.15 term time, Church Hall, Polestub Lane, Cuckfield, 01444 473531 Discover Baby, 10-11.30, Blackwell CFC, East Grinstead, 01342 332925 First Steps, 9.30-11.30 term time, Martindale Centre, Horsted Keynes, 01825 790467 Happy Faces, childminder group, 1011.30, The King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 244215 Instructor led swimming, Parent & Baby Fun, 9.30-10.30, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Kindermusik Sing & Play, 1-2yrs, 9.4510.30 & Cuddle & Bounce, 0-1yr, 10.4511.30, Scaynes Hill Millennium Hall, H H, 07505 021453 (see advert) Les Bidous, 0-5yrs, Wed 9.45-11.45, Ashenground Centre, Haywards Heath, 07787 784858 Little Footsteps Café, baby group, 1011.30, The King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 244215 Music Bus, 9.30-10.30 for 0-18mths, 10.45-11.45 for 18mths+, The Old School, Cuckfield, 07971 811890 Noah’s Ark, 9.30-11am, term time, The Tiger, Lindfield, 01444 482405 Paint & Play, under 5s, 10-11.30, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Paint & Play, under 5s, 9.30-10.15 & 10.30-11.15, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616 Parent & Child Group, 0-3yrs, 9.5512.15, Michael Hall, Forest Row, 01342 822275 Scallywags, 9.30-11.30, United Reformed Church Hall, Hassocks, 01273 841325 St Paul’s Church Toddler Group, 9.3011.30, Hazelgrove Road, H Heath Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 9-11am, The Gattons CFC, Burgess Hill, 01444 255480

Welcome every Friday in term time from 10.00am -11.30am

Toddlers Wednesday pm Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School, 2-4½yrs, 1.45, 2.15 & 2.45 Lindfield, 07834 922862 (see advert p21)

Kindermusik Laugh & Learn, 3-4½yrs, 1.45-2.30 & Young Child, 4½-7yrs, 4-5pm, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) St Wilfrid’s Toddler Group, 2-3.45, St Wilfrid’s Way, H Heath, 01444 455069

Arts and Crafts as well as lots of play!

Wivelsfield Green Toddler Group, 9.3012pm, Village Hall, 01444 471645

Kindermusik Laugh & Learn, 3-4½yrs, 1.45-2.30 & Young Child, 4½-7yrs, 4-5pm, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Paint & Play, 1.30-2.30, term time, The Dolphin, H Heath, 01444 457337 Rainbow first time mums, 2.303.30, term time, All Saints, Lindfield, 01444 482405 Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 2-4pm, Haywards Heath CFC, 01444 255499 Tiddlers, 1.30-3pm, Ashenground Centre, H Heath, 01444 453726

Toddlers Thursday am Active Play & Bounce, under 5s, 9.3010.15 & 10.30-11.15, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616 Active Play & Bounce, under 5s, 9.4510.30 & 10.45-11.30, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Balcombe Toddler Group, 9.30-11.30, Bramble Hall, 07955 329414 Big Shout, 9.30-11.30, term time, Trinity Methodist Church, East Grinstead, 01342 302862 First Songs, 9.15-11am, All Saints Church, Handcross, 01444 400221 Kindermusik Sing & Play, 1-2yrs, 10.3011.15 & Wiggle & Grow, 2-3yrs, 11.3012.15, Scaynes Hill Millennium Hall, H H, 07505 021453 (see advert) Mucky Foxy’s Stay & Play, 10.15-11.30, term time, just drop in, Ditchling Sports Pavilion, 07516 627669 Music Bus, 9.30-10.30 for 18mths+, 10.45-11.45 for 0-18mths, The Yews, Haywards Heath, 07971 811890 Noah’s Ark, 10-11.30, The King’s Centre, Victoria Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 244215 Parent & Child Group, 0-3yrs, 9.5512.15, Michael Hall, Forest Row, 01342 822275 Play & Learn Together, 11-12pm, Evangelical Free Church Hall, Henfield, 01903 270444 Saltworks Tots, 10-11.30, Christ Church, New England Rd, H Heath St Peter’s Angels & Urchins, 9-11am, St Peter’s Centre, Ardingly, just drop in Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 10-12pm, East Grinstead Library CFC, 01342 332970

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Tiny Explorers, 0-2yrs, 10-11.30, fortnightly, Sidney West CFC, Leylands Road, B Hill, 01444 255493 Tiny Explorers, 0-2yrs, 9.30-11am, fortnightly, Lindfield United Reformed Church, 01444 255499 Toddler Club, Great Walstead School, 10-11am, Lindfield, 01444 483528 Treehoppers Childminders Woodland Playgroup, under 5s, monthly 1011.30, East Grinstead, 07792 726017 (see advert p14)

Toddlers Thursday pm Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School, 2-4½yrs, 1.45, 2.15 & 2.45 Lindfield, 07834 922862 (see advert p21) Bumps, Babies & Toddlers, 1-2.30, St Francis Hall, Hassocks, 01273 842122 Cygnets, April-July for rising 5s, Village Hall, West Hoathly, 07854 128616 Giggles & Wiggles, 0-1yr, 2-3pm, fortnightly, Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 467968 Kindermusik Laugh & Learn, 3-4½yrs, 1.45-2.30 & Young Child, 4½-7yrs, 4-5pm, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Lunch Bunch, drop-in lunch club, 122pm term time, Wivelsfield Church Hall, 01444 233937 Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 2-4pm, Haywards Heath CFC, 01444 255499

Toddlers Friday am Active Play & Bounce, under 5s, 9.3010.15, The Dolphin, 01444 457337 Active Play & Bounce, under 5s, 9.4510.30 & 10.45-11.30, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000

Friday Fun, 10-11.30, St Swithun’s Hall, East Grinstead, 01342 322386 Kindermusik Cuddle & Bounce, 0-1yr, 12-12.45, King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Kindermusik Wiggle & Grow 2-3yrs, 10.45-11.30 & Sing & Play, 1-2yrs, 9.45-10.30, King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Lingfield Littlies, 9-10.30, Lingfield College, 01342 778772 Little Fishes, 9.30-11am, St Peters Church, Henfield, 01273 495532 Musical Minis, 9.45 & 10.45, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 07968 565789 Orion Cinema, term time screenings for parents with little ones, Burgess Hill, 01444 243300 Parent & Child Group, 0-3yrs, 9.5512.15, Michael Hall, Forest Row, 01342 822275 Saplings Baby & Toddler Group, 9.3011am, The Woodside, Bolnore Village, just drop in St John’s Church Toddler Group, 1011.30, term time, B Hill, 01444 242940 Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 10-11.30, Blackwell CFC, East Grinstead, 01342 332925 Tootsie Time, 9.30-11am, The Village Hall, West Hoathly, 07904 102295 Tots Club, 9.30-11am, 0-3yrs, Evangelical Free Church Hall, Lindfield, 01444 483576 Whoosh Messy Play sessions for parent & child, 10.30-11.30, Cuckfield, 07736 938430 (see advert)

Toddlers Friday pm

Bumps, Babes & Toddler Group, 1011.30 term time, Copthorne Prep School, 01342 712311 (see advert)

Kindermusik Laugh & Learn, 3-4½yrs, 1.45-2.30 & Young Child, 4½-7yrs, 4-5pm, King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert)

Chatterbox, 0-5yrs, 10-11.30, Haywards Heath Baptist Church

Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 1-4pm, Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 467968

Crafty Fun, 2-6yrs, 10.30-12pm, The Dolphin, H Heath, 01444 457337

Toddlers Saturday am

Explore Baby & Toddler Group, 1011.30, Centre Church, Leylands Rd, Burgess Hill, 01444 232596 Family Focus, 0-4yrs, 9.30-12pm, term time, Trinity Methodist Church, East Grinstead, 01342 302862

Dads & Tots, 3rd Sat of mth 9-10.30, All Saints, Lindfield, 01444 482405

Toddlers Sunday am Sparklers, pre-schoolers, 10am, Jubilee Community Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328334

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Libraries

Toy Libraries

Burgess Hill Library, 01444 255452 East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900 Hassocks Library, 01273 842779 Haywards Heath Library, 01444 255444 Henfield Library, 01273 493587 Hurstpierpoint Library, 01273 832609

Haywards Heath Toy Library, Mon 1.30-3.30, The Yews, 07711 369285

Storytime at your Local Library Multi-sensory Story Magic, 11-11.45, 2nd Sat of the month, Burgess Hill Library, 01444 255452 Multi-sensory Story Magic, 11-11.45, last Sat of the month, Haywards Heath Library, 01444 255444 Multi-sensory Story Magic, 2.30-3.15, 2nd Sat of the month, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900 Rhyme Time, under 5s, 10.15-10.45, every Thurs, Henfield Library, 01273 493587 Rhyme Time, under 5s, 10-10.30 & 1111.30, every Fri, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900 Rhyme Time, under 5s, 10-10.30, every Wed, Hurstpierpoint Library, 01273 832609 Rhyme Time, under 5s, 2.15-2.45, every Thurs, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900 Rhyme Time, under 5s, 9.30-10am, Mon, Hassocks Library, 01273 842779 Rhyme Time, under 5s, 9.45-10.15 &11-11.30, every Tues, Haywards Heath Library, 01444 255444 Rhyme Time, under 5s, every Mon 11-11.30, Fri 9.45-10.15, Burgess Hill Library, 01444 255452 Singalong, under 5s, 10.30-11am, 1st Sat of the month, Burgess Hill Library, 01444 255452 Singalong, under 5s, 10.30-11am, 2nd Sat of the month, Haywards Heath Library, 01444 255444 Singalong, under 5s, 11-11.30, last Sat of the month, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900 Storytime, 11-11.30, every Sat except last Sat of month, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900 Storytime, under 5s, every Weds 10.30-11am, Burgess Hill Library, 01444 255452 Toddler Time, under 5s, 10-10.30, every Mon, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900 Toddler Time, under 5s, 9.45-10.15, every Fri, Haywards Heath Library, 01444 255444

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Pre-School Dance & Music Aspirations School of Dance, 2½yrs+, 07525 097849 babyballet, ballet & tap classes for pre-schoolers & school starters, Haywards Heath, Scaynes Hill & Cuckfield, 07799 603263 Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School, ballet, tap & modern, 07834 922862 (see advert p21) Boogie Beans, parent & child dance session/toddler dance & music, Hassocks, 07932 949468 BPM Dance Academy, 3-4yrs, urban hip hop, street dance & contemporary classes, 07745 931325 (see advert p21) Codanza, 2yrs+, ballet, tap & modern dance lessons, 07544 542616 (see advert p21) Drusilla Duffill Theatre School, 3yrs+, ballet, modern theatre, tap, jazz, performance, Burgess Hill, 01444 232672 (see advert p22) Gielgud Academy of Performing Arts, ballet, modern, tap, singing & drama, 01444 848656 (see advert p22) Gracie Grooves, Melody Movement, ballet, tap & modern dance, Cuckfield Village Hall, 07590 403232 Hayley Beeson School of Dance, 3yrs+, ballet, contemporary, street dance, musical theatre, fitness, Bolnore & H Heath, 07941 122204 Kicks Dance classes from 18mths, East Grinstead, 07917 451317 Let’s Dance! 6mths+, Hassocks, 07788 250924 Music Bus, The Yews, Haywards Heath & Cuckfield. Introductory offer available, 07971 811890 Musical Bumps, babies, toddlers & pre-schoolers, Haywards Heath, 07582 256957 Musical Minis, pre-school fun time music group, East Grinstead, 07968 565789 Roshe Performing Arts, 3yrs+, Felbridge, 01342 837719 VBDance, pre-school ballet, 2½4yrs, Burgess Hill & Cuckfield, 07841 922631 (see advert p23) Walkhouse School of Dance, 2 ½-4yrs, pre-school ballet for girls & boys, 07738 150035 (see advert p23) Young Blossoms Dance, 1-4yrs, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, 07786 921620

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Pre-School Sport & Gym Aquatots, swimming lessons, 10wks3½yrs, East Grinstead, 020 8688 6488 Cai Baby Yoga, 1-2-1 & group classes, 12wks to mobile, 07999 286778 caibaby.co.uk Charlotte Yoga, pre-school yoga classes, 07887 562075 (see advert) CJ Yoga in Hassocks, parent & child/family yoga sessions, monthly Saturday & Sunday, 07515 805228 visit FB @cjyoga7 Hurstpierpoint Pre-School Gymnastics Club, 01273 832366 Little Kickers, fun football training, 18mths-7yrs, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01293 226201 Rugbytots, East Grinstead on Sat am or Lindfield on Sun am, 0345 313 3242 Springfit gymnastics & trampolining, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 020 3478 0203 Swoove with Amy, fitness for you & your 0-4yr old, 07803 610170 swoovefitness.com/instructors/amystuttle Toddler & pre-school gymnastics, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Tree Tales Children’s Yoga, pre-school classes, H Heath, 07917 008451 Wigglebums, Movement & Mindfulness, 18mths-4yrs, yogainspired storytelling & sensory play, 07976 701085 wigglebums.uk/midsussex

Pre-School Other Groups Crafty Fun, 2-6yrs, Fri 10.30-12pm, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Debutots, award-winning interactive storytelling for children up to 7 years old, 01444 300507 (see advert) Doddle Pony Walks, under 5s, Three Greys Riding School, Pyecombe, 01273 843536 Kate Creative, mobile pottery painting studio, parties, clubs & events, 01342 718777 Mini Mountaineers, climbing walls 4-5yrs, Mon, Wed 9-9.45 & 10-10.45, term time, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000

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Mucky Foxy’s Stay & Play, role play, baby & sensory area, crafts, singing & dancing, Ditchling Sports Pavilion, 07516 627669 The Yews Parent & Toddler Group with Toy Library, Mon 1.30-4pm, Boltro Road, Haywards Heath, 07711 369285

Daycare Nurseries All Kids Ltd, 4mths-5yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 311757 Ardingly College Farmhouse Nursery, 01444 893000 Burgess Hill Nursery, boys & girls, 2½-4yrs, at Burgess Hill Girls, Keymer Road, 01444 237008 (see advert p3) Busy Bees, 0-5yrs, Southdowns Park, Haywards Heath, 01444 448154 Children’s House Montessori Nursery School, 6mths-5yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 311066 (see advert p12) Cranbrook Nursery, 0-5yrs, Buttercup Barn, Balcombe, 01444 811202 Cumnor House Sussex, 2yrs+ Danehill, 01825 792006 (see advert p17) Elan Nursery, under 3s, Haywards Heath, 01444 474647 (see advert p12) Elan Pre-School, 3yrs+, Haywards Heath, 01444 451970 (see advert p12) Erskine Day Nursery, nursery rooms 0-2 & 2-3yrs, pre-school 2-5yrs, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 833248 Fledglings Day Nursery & PreSchool, 3mths-5yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 302300 Handcross Park Nursery School 2-4yrs, 01444 400526 (see advert p15) Hassocks Happy Feet, nursery rooms 0-2 & 2-3yrs, pre-school 2-5yrs, Hassocks, 01273 833248 Kiddi Caru Day Nursery, 0-5yrs, Burgess Hill, 01444 257971 Kiddie Capers Childcare, 2-5yrs, 8am6pm Scaynes Hill, 07488 237545 Lavender Lodge Montessori, 0-5yrs, Burgess Hill, 01444 253522 (see advert) Little Explorers Nursery & Pre-school, Burgess Hill, 07771 638660 Little Lambs Pre-School, 3mths5yrs, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 07495 036319 Norto5 Kidz Academy, 0-5yrs, Cuckfield, 01444 300145 Oscar Bear Day Care, 0-5yrs, between Albourne & Henfield, 01273 640686 (see advert) Perfect Start Children’s Day Nursery, 0-5yrs, Haywards Heath, 0333 772 0689 (see advert p13) Primrose House Montessori, 0-5yrs, Haywards Heath, 01444 628325 (see advert) Robins Nest Day Nursery, 0-5yrs, Haywards Heath, 01444 413103 Rose Cottage, Borde Hill, Haywards Heath, 01444 474730 Rosebud Montessori, 0-5yrs, Lower Church Rd, B Hill, 01444 250531 (see advert)

Daycare Nurseries

We are very proud to announce that the Tudor House Group has a new sister nursery Snowdrop House Montessori in Haywards Heath 01444 616617 Snowdrop House is located next to open fields and woodland.

We have fully equipped Montessori classrooms, baby and toddler areas. We welcome children 0 - 5 years in all our day nurseries. Open 7.30am - 6pm. Please call 01444 616617 or 01444 241491

Love Grows Here Tudor House Montessori Burgess Hill 01444 241491

Rosebud Montessori Nursery Open 7.30am - 6pm Full until Sept 2020 01444 250531 Lavender Lodge Montessori Burgess Hill Open 7.30am - 6pm some term time spaces 01444 253522

OFSTED OUTSTANDING Primrose House Montessori Haywards Heath Open 7.30am - 6pm 01444 628325

OFSTED OUTSTANDING

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The Hickory Montessori Lindfield Open 8.30am - 3.30pm term time only 01444 473311

OFSTED OUTSTANDING

All day nurseries - pay for 4 days and get the 5th day free!

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For more information or to book your showround contact us: Steyning Nursery T. 01903 810100 E. infost@elannursery.com

Haywards Heath Nursery. 01444 474647 Pre-School. 01444 451970 E. infohh@elannursery.com

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Dove Nursery, Henfield Cricket Club, Henfield, 01273 492990

Offering flexible childcare hours to suit all Open 7.30am - 6pm Monday - Friday Stimulating children’s minds

For children 2½ to 5 yrs The Community Room Birchwood Grove School, Burgess Hill Jacqui - 01444 248 749 dickerhouse@gmail.com www.dickerhouse.co.uk OFSTED Registered

Daycare Nurseries (continued) Snowdrop House Montessori, 0-5yrs, Haywards Heath, 01444 616617 (see advert p11) TiggyWigs Children’s Day Nursery, 0-5yrs, Burgess Hill, 01444 870797 Tiny Tigers Day Nursery, 3mths-5yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 303424 Toybox Day Nursery, 4mths-5yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 305050 Treetops Day Nursery, 0-5yrs, Franklands Village, Haywards Heath, 01444 443414 (see advert) Tudor House Montessori, 0-5yrs, Burgess Hill, 01444 241491 (see advert p11)

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Franklands Village Haywards Heath Wendy House Nursery, 6mths-5yrs, Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, 01444 441881 Windmill Day Nursery, 3mths-5yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 328544

Pre-School Nurseries & Playgroups A House Pre-School, 2-4yrs, Windmill Avenue, Hassocks, 01273 844250 Absolute Angels Pre-School, Mount Noddy Pavilion, East Grinstead, 01342 314998 Acorns Nursery & Forest School, Denmans Lane, Lindfield & Westmeston nr Ditchling, 01444 455081 (see advert)

Dicker House Nursery School, 2 ½-5 yrs, Burgess Hill, 01444 248749 (see advert)

Fish & Bricks pre-school, Station Road, Burgess Hill, 07791 662578 Albourne Under 5s, Village Hall, Albourne, 07759 876017 Ashdown Day Nursery, Forest Row, 01342 824455 Ashenground Community Preschool, 2yrs+, Haywards Heath, 07591 309509 Ashurst Wood Community Pre-School, 01342 825515 Badgers Nursery School, Allen Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 457307 (see advert) Bolney Under Fives, pre-school & forest school, Rawson Hall, Bolney, 01444 848631/07582 862756 Bolnore Village Pre-School, The Woodside, Bolnore, 07712 579888 Coach House Nursery, Copthorne Prep School, 01342 718585 (see advert p16) Cottis Pre-School, Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, 07976 378373 Crickets Playgroup, 2-5yrs, St John’s Pavilion, Burgess Hill, 07745 217059 Cuckfield Pre-School Playgroup, London Lane, Cuckfield, 01444 450438 (see advert)

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Forest Row Pre-School, Hartfield Road, Forest Row, 01342 825625 Handcross Community PreSchool, The Pavilion, Handcross, 07763 047758 Hedgehogs Nursery School & forest school, Haywards Heath, 01444 457307 (see advert p14) Hickory Montessori, 0-5yrs, Denmans Lane, Lindfield, 01444 473311 (see advert p11) Honeybees Preschool, 2-5yrs, Plumpton Green, 01273 890885 (see advert p14) Horsted Keynes Preschool, Village Hall, 01825 790989 Humpty Dumpty Pre-School, Felbridge nr East Grinstead, 07546 263029 Hurstpierpoint Pre-School, Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 07961 269123 Jack & Jill Playgroup, Pavilion, London Road Recreation Ground, Hassocks, 07546 592616 Jack & Jill Pre-School, Trinity Methodist Church, East Grinstead, 01342 313907

Daycare Nurseries ● Pre-Schools

Westmeston nr Ditchling & Lindfield ‘OUTSTANDING’ Ofsted Loads of fun: leaps in learning For children from 2 - 8 years Nursery school + forest school adventures Forest school sessions for home-ed children Stay & Play sessions for toddlers + carers SUMMER HOLIDAY PLAYSCHEME 27th July -21st August 2020 for 2 - 11 years Private tuition

01444 455081 janetirwin@janetirwin.com

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• Trips to the farm • Plus extended hours

www.nextstepnursery.com

We take the Government Funding for 2 & 3 years olds PLUS 30 hours Extended Funding

Next Step Nursery Cuckfield

“Learning together through play” For further details please call: 01444 457307 or email hedgehogs.nursery@sky.com

Providing outstanding Nursery Education where the future is bright and full of fun - wellies essential!

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Platform 3

Pre-School Playgroup

We run term time sessions at Manor Field School, Junction Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 0PZ For more information Tel: 01444 237796 0775 9211119.

Email: p3p@btinternet.com Pop in and see us OFSTED registered.

Registered charity No. 1032597 Investors in Children West Sussex Quality Award

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Open 46 weeks a year

Woodland Nursery, Holiday Club, Parent & Toddler group East Grinstead www.treehoppersfk.com treehoppersfk@gmail.com 07792 726 017

Lindfield Nursery School, 2yrsschool age, King Edward Hall, 07584 066070 (see advert) Mayflower Playgroup, 2-5yrs, Christ Church, New England Rd, Haywards Heath, 07713 117878 Next Step Nursery, The Old School, Cuckfield, 01444 455233 (see advert) Paddington Pre-School, 2-5yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 317800 Platform 3 Playgroup, at Manor Field School, Burgess Hill, 01444 237796 (see advert) Playbox Playgroup, Methodist Hall, Gloucester Road, Burgess Hill, 07947 229629 St Andrew’s Pre-School, Cants Lane, Burgess Hill, 07845 919033 St Paul’s Pre-School, Hazelgrove Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 473940 St Peter’s Pre-School, Street Lane, Ardingly, 07969 890907 Sunnyside Pre-School, East Grinstead, 07903 703425 The Good Start School, 2-5yrs, The Street, Poynings, 01273 857411 Tiger Cubs Pre-School, 2-5yrs, The Tiger, Lindfield, 07905 099802 Tiggers Pre-School, Parish Room, Balcombe, 01444 811331 Treehoppers Forest Kindergarten, 3yrs+, Mon-Weds, East Grinstead, 07792 726017 (see advert)

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Warren Playgroup, Church House, Henfield, 01273 495076 West Hoathly Pre-School, Village Hall, West Hoathly, 07854 128616 Willow Tree Pre-School, Barn Cottage, Haywards Heath, 07861 612492 Windmills Opportunity Playgroup, Maple Drive, Burgess Hill, 01444 220378 Wivelsfield Green Playgroup & PreSchool, Village Hall, 01444 471645 Yarburgh Community Pre-School, 2-5yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 300767

Schoolwear Broadbridges, 2 Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 413466 Sussex Uniforms, Haywards Heath, 01444 227066

Independent Schools Ardingly College Prep School Years 3-8, Senior School Years 9-11, 01444 893000 Ardingly College Pre-Prep, ReceptionYear 2, 01444 893300 Ashdown House Prep School, 7-13yrs, Forest Row, 01342 822574 Brambletye School, East Grinstead, 01342 321004 Burgess Hill Girls, 2½-18yrs Keymer Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 241050 (see advert p3) Copthorne Preparatory School, 2-13yrs, 01342 712311 (see advert p16)

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Independent Schools • Primary Schools

Open Da ys: Mar 16-2 0 Apr 27-1 May Jun 1-5

Education for life Greenfields School offers:

Outstanding EYFS Mud Kitchens Forest School Bumps, Babes & Toddlers*

*Fridays during term time 10.00am - 11.30am

Open Morning Saturday, 2 May 10.00am to 12 noon

A beautiful countryside environment in Forest Row A friendly, caring and safe place for children to learn Small class sizes with plenty of individual attention Unique courses which teach children how to learn Individual assessments and programmes Montessori programmes in the Nursery Use of the International Cambridge Curriculum Affordable fees www.greenfieldsschool.com E: admissions@greenfieldsschool.com

An independent day and boarding prep school for boys and girls aged between 2-13 years offering an excellent all round education.

Independent Day & Boarding School

NURSERY . PRE-PREP . PREP . DAY . BOARDING 01342 712311 . www.copthorneprep.co.uk

for boys & girls aged 2 to 18 years Registered Charity Number 287037. An Applied ScholasticsTM School.

Independent Schools (continued) Cumnor House Sussex, 2-13yrs, Danehill, 01825 792006 (see advert) Great Walstead School, 2½-13yrs, Lindfield, nr Haywards Heath, 01444 483528 Greenfields Montessori nursery & reception - 18yrs, Forest Row, 01342 822189 (see advert) Handcross Park School 2-13yrs, 01444 400526 (see advert p15) Hurst College, pre-prep & prep, 4-13yrs, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 836927 (see advert) Hurst College, senior & sixth form, 13-18yrs, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 836936 (see advert) Lingfield College, prep school, coed, 2-11yrs, St Piers Lane, Lingfield, 01342 833372 (see advert) Lingfield College, senior school, coed, 11-18yrs, St Piers Lane, Lingfield, 01342 832407 (see advert) Michael Hall, a Steiner Waldorf School, 0-18yrs, Forest Row, 01342 822275 The Pre-Prep, Brambletye, 2-7yrs, 01342 335373 Trefoil Montessori Farm School, 5-11yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 316129

Primary Schools Albourne CE Primary School, 01273 832003

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Balcombe CE Primary School, London Road, Balcombe, 01444 811403 Baldwins Hill Primary School, East Grinstead, 01342 321572 Birchwood Grove CP School, Birchwood Grove Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 242209 Blackthorns Community Primary Academy, Lindfield, 01444 454866 Blackwell Primary School, Blackwell Farm Road, East Grinstead, 01342 323906 Bolney CE Primary School, 01444 881352 Bolnore Village Primary School, 01444 456715 Danehill CE Primary School, 01825 790388 Forest Row CE Primary School, Hartfield Road, 01342 823380 Harlands Primary School, Haywards Heath, 01444 450782 Hassocks Infants School, 01273 842549 Lindfield Primary Academy, 01444 482524 London Meed Primary School, Chanctonbury Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 232336 Manor Field Primary School, Burgess Hill, 01444 233368 Sheddingdean Community Primary School, Petworth Drive, Burgess Hill, 01444 246532

Independent Schools

CUMNOR HOUSE SUSSEX NUR SERY, PRE- PREP & PREP S CHO OL

Open Morning Friday 13th March 2020 Friday 15th May 2020 “A magical environment in which our child can flourish”

Building Character Growing Imagination

CUMNOR PARENT

To book your place or to arrange a private visit, contact: registrar@cumnor.co.uk Danehill | Haywards Heath | RH17 7HT www.cumnor.co.uk | 01825 792006

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Tutoring • Languages • Out of School Clubs Janet Irwin  Fun French Clubs Age 2+  English, Maths & French tuition for all ages, individual & group plus scholarships & exams.  Educational assessment & advice on schools

Learn Spanish and have fun!

Award Winning Spanish classes for 3-11 yr olds

FREE taster sessions

Songs, Stories, Puppets, Games, Role-plays Saturday mornings in Haywards Heath lucasteslanguages@outlook.com - 01444 457147 Lucastes Languages

www.janetirwin.com

01444 455081

Marianne Sawford

Maths & English Tuition Key Stages 1, 2, 3 & GCSE 07986 851539 marianne.sawford@hotmail.com

www.TheLearningGroove.co.uk

Primary Schools (continued) Southway Junior School, Burgess Hill, 01444 233824 St Augustine’s CE Primary School, Scaynes Hill, 01444 831371 St Giles CE Primary School, Horsted Keynes, 01825 790240 St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Haywards Heath, 01444 452584 St Lawrence CE Primary School, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 833229 St Mark’s CE Primary School, Staplefield, 01444 400398 St Peter’s CE Primary School, Ardingly, 01444 892314 St Peter’s CE Primary School, Henfield, 01273 492447 St Wilfred’s Catholic Primary School, School Close, Burgess Hill, 01444 235254 St Wilfrid’s CE Primary School, Haywards Heath, 01444 413707 The Gattons Infants School, Burgess Hill, 01444 235071 The Windmills Junior School, Hassocks, 01273 842421 Twineham CE Primary, 01444 881207 Warden Park Primary Academy, Haywards Heath, 01444 451264 Warninglid Primary School, 01444 461329 Wivelsfield Primary School, Wivelsfield Green, 01444 471393

Secondary Schools Downlands Community School, Hassocks, 01273 845892 Imberhorne Lower School, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead, 01342 323562 Oathall Community College, Haywards Heath, 01444 414001

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GERMAN TUITION

Spanish Tuition

1-2-1 & exam preparation FUN - EASY - EFFECTIVE Crawley / East Grinstead areas Call Elisabeth 01342 811 099 www.easygermanlearning.co.uk Easy German Learning Centre

by qualified, experienced, native teacher

Conversational German in groups

Sackville School, Lewes Road, East Grinstead, 01342 410140 St Paul’s Catholic College, Burgess Hill, 01444 873898 The Burgess Hill Academy, Station Road, 01444 241691 Warden Park Secondary Academy, Cuckfield, 01444 457881

Colleges 16 to 18 yrs Ardingly College Sixth Form, 01444 893000 Imberhorne Upper School, Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead, 01342 310986 St Paul’s Catholic College, Burgess Hill, 01444 873898

Home Educating Amanda’s Books, FREE books for schools/groups, Haywards Heath, 07712 163762 Deano’s Snake Shack, weekly sessions for home educated children, The Mac's Farm, Ditchling, 07802 724914 Home educating with qualified teacher. Forest school sessions, call Janet, 01444 455081 (see advert) Usborne Organiser, Andi Frost, Lindfield based, free local delivery, 07967 209253

Tutoring Discover and Be, tuition for Primary to A level in all academic subjects, 07980 565632 Angela Whitehead, primary school teacher (KS1 & KS2), 07771 847632 Anne Allott, maths & science tuition up to GCSE, 07783 033634 CLM English Tuition, GCSE & A Level 1-2-1, Haywards Heath, 07738 550749 Colette Forsyth, specialist dyslexia tutor, 07596 464410 Effective Education Centre, wide range of subjects, Mon-Sat, 01342 317417 Harper Tuition, GCSE, business or conversational French, 07903 161253 Helen Hayes BA (Hons) Literature ANEA speech & drama tutor, 07901 301244 madaboutdrama.org HELP Centre, free reading & maths tuition, Mondays, 01342 317417

Janet Irwin, English, Maths & French for all ages & stages, plus educational advice & assessment, 01444 455081 (see advert) Kumon Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 246829 Law tuition with qualified solicitor & teacher, from A level to undergrad degree level, Haywards Heath, 07879 645072 Lucy Cotterill MA, English language & literature tuition KS1-GCSE, 07894 473337 Magikats, English & maths after school tuition service, 01342 325719 Marianne Sawford, Maths & English tutor for Key Stages 1,2,3 & GCSE, 07986 851539 (see advert) Marion Davison BA (Hons) PES, English, maths, science & history tutor, 01444 455939 Mary Mathai, English tutor, 07865 073570 Maths Tuition KS1-GCSE, Niki Lancaster, 07540 263410 Rachael Wall BSc, Dip SpLD, specialist dyslexia tutor, 01444 484322 Ruby Cooper, experienced English/ literacy tutor, KS2 & 3, I come to you, 07446 882325 visit FB @rubycoopertutor Sheila Clarke BSc, PGCE, Cert SpLD (Dyslexia) Maths or English tuition KS2 or KS3, 01444 450136 Sue Windmill, qualified maths tutor, 12yrs experience, KS3, GCSE, A Level, Haywards Heath, 07939 210656 Sussex Tuition Centre, experienced tutors for all subjects & all exams, Haywards Heath, 01444 647648 sussextuitioncentre.co.uk Wendy Florence Murray ANEA, LGSM (ACT), speech & drama tuition, 01444 456208

Language Classes Acorns French Club, 2-11yrs, Denmans Lane, Lindfield, 01444 455081 (see advert) Bonina Moran, Portuguese tutor, 07791 797952 portugueselessonsonline.co.uk Elisabeth Reichert-Eckersley, German & English foreign language, 01342 811099 (see advert) English lessons for individuals or groups, East Grinstead, 07791 797952 sussexschoolofenglish.com English lessons for non-native speakers, call Mrs Horsfall, 01444 450199

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All levels (Primary School, GCSE, A Level, AS & A2, IB, Degree, Business & conversation) Call Gloria Sandoval 01444 450199 Spanish Tuition with Gloria

Gloria Sandoval, qualified native Spanish teacher, all levels, first lesson free, 01444 450199 (see advert) Isabel Gonzalez, Spanish Tutor, 07919 934513 La Jolie Ronde, fun Spanish classes, 3-11yrs, Ashenground Centre, Haywards Heath, 01444 457147 (see advert) Lucy Cotterill, English as a second language, all levels, qualified teacher, 07894 473337 Mediterraneo School of Languages, 01444 414830 Mid Sussex Franco-British Society, Haywards Heath, 01444 452385 Rebecca Miller, German tutor, 01444 457147 Worood Al-Bader, Arabic language tutor for all ages & stages, 07769 260435

Out of School Clubs Board Games, 10-12pm, Sat, all ages, Hassocks Library, 01273 842779 Games after school, every Thurs 3.154.30 term time, Burgess Hill Library, 01444 255452 Games after school, every Tues until 4.30 term time, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900 Inkpots Writing Workshops, 07771 231563 Library games, every Sat 10.3012pm term time, Henfield Library, 01273 493587 Little Lambs Pre-School, 0-11yrs, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 07495 036319 Messy Church, accompanied under 14s, Lindfield United Reformed Church, 07443 438970 Pioneer After School Clubs, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01444 411388 The Outdoors Project, adventure clubs run on school premises, 5-12yrs, 07939 664037 Thistle and Pheasant-berry, fun science-based workshops for 5-12yrs, 07702 153882 thistleandpheasant-berry.co.uk Tiny Tekkers, multisport classes for all ages & abilities, 07702 433227 (see advert p5) Wallabies breakfast & holiday club, Rawson Hall, Bolney, 01444 848631/07582 862756 Yellow Brick Lab, weekly STEM, LEGO® Robotics & Coding workshops, 07716 504730 yellowbricklab.co.uk

Holiday Schemes & Activities

SPORTS CAMPS

HOLIDAY CLUB

SWIM SCHOOL

Ardingly Active offers specialist childcare with an exciting programme of holiday, sports & swim camps. Our fun activities are available during all school holidays at Ardingly College. Our high-quality childcare, expert coaching and guidance are delivered by our in-house team of qualified, enthusiastic and passionate teachers & sports coaches, ensuring your children will learn in a fun and safe environment.

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Holiday Schemes & Activities Acorns Holiday Club, 2-11yrs, 27th July - 21st August 2020, Westmeston nr Ditchling, 01444 455081 (see advert) Act Too, holiday workshops, Haywards Heath, 07905 377046 (see advert p21) Adam Virgo Academy, football camps for all abilities; skills, techniques & games, 5-12yrs, Hassocks, 07568 517318 All day holiday club fun in Hassocks, for 4-11yrs, 07793 441962 All Kids Ltd, 5-11yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 311757 Ardingly Active, swim school, sports & holiday camps, 5-14yrs, Ardingly College, 01444 893030 (see advert) Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School, holiday dance camps, 07834 922862 (see advert p21) Budding Writers Sussex, creative writing events for children who love to write - next course in summer holiday 2020, 07446 882325 youngwriters-sussex.com Children’s House Montessori Nursery, holiday club, East Grinstead, 01342 311066 (see advert p12) D & D Footie Focus, 4-10yrs, football holiday camps, 07969 669153

Go Wild, den building, archery, bushcraft, survival skills & more, Haywards Heath, 07502 107110 (see advert p4) Hayley Beeson School of Dance summer school, 17th August - 21st August 2020, girls & boys, 3-18yrs, 07941 122204 Holiday Day Camps, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616 (see advert p20) Holiday Day Camps, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 (see advert p20) Holiday Day Camps, great fun guaranteed, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 (see advert p20) Holiday Schemes, Freedom Leisure Centre, Hassocks, 01273 841348 JK Theatre Arts summer workshops, 07504 059640 Little Lambs Pre-School, 0-11yrs, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 07495 036319 Made & Making sewing tuition, 8yrs+, helping children learn lost skills using hand & machine stitching, 07967 819540 MXT Swimming School, all ages, 1-2-1 lessons + holiday courses, 01903 202700 Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, workshops & science activities, summer holidays, 01323 832731 (see advert p32)

Pied Piper, 4-14yrs, Sussex based multi-activity summer holiday camps, 01273 504485 (see advert p27) Pioneer Activity Camps, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01444 411388 Playing with Clay with Jane Skelton, 01273 844679 POINT4 dance workshops, Hassocks, 07788 250924 Seriously FUN Swimming Schools, Great Walstead School, Lindfield, 01273 950015 (see advert p25) Smash Activity Club, Holy Trinity Primary School, Cuckfield, 07828 979403 Southeast Kids Camps, activity day camps for 4-12yrs, 01444 461889 Stagecoach, performing arts workshops, Haywards Heath, 0845 075 0166 (see advert p23) The Outdoors Project, fun holiday schemes, 6-12yrs, The Mac’s Farm, Ditchling, 07939 664037 The Sussex Swim School Crash Courses, 01444 474573 Thistle and Pheasant-berry, fun science-based holiday workshops for 5-12yrs, 07702 153882 thistleandpheasant-berry.co.uk Tiny Tekkers, 5-12yrs, multisport classes, 07702 433227 (see advert p5) To the Beat, Easter holiday dance camp for 4-11yrs, 6th-7th April 2020, Burgess Hill Methodist Church, 07772 577170

Acorns Summer Holiday Fun Club 27th July-21st August 2020 Full or ½ days for 2-11 year olds in our fantastic setting in Westmeston near Ditchling Fun-filled outdoor adventure days in the beautiful Sussex countryside

01444 455 081 janetirwin@janetirwin.com theacornsnurseryandforestschool.com Treehoppers Woodland Holiday Club, up to 11yrs, East Grinstead, 07792 726017 (see advert p14) Ultimate Activity Camps, Easter & summer camps at Handcross Park School, 0330 111 7077 Yellow Brick Lab, LEGO® Robotics holiday workshops, 07716 504730 yellowbricklab.co.uk

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Holiday Schemes • A - Z of Sport & Leisure: A - C

"School holidays, we've got it covered."

Our holiday clubs for kids aged 5yrs - 12yrs, are designed to engage all children through multi-sports, swimming, games, arts and crafts so that they can make friends and keep active!

Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm Limited spaces! For details & to book visit our website or contact us below.

www.placesleisure.org The Triangle 01444 876000

The Dolphin 01444 457337

Archery Blackland Farm, Grinstead Lane, East Grinstead, 01342 810493 Broadstone Warren Scout Site & Activity Centre, Forest Row, 01342 822573 Cuckfield Archers, inclusive archery club for children over 10yrs & parents, 01444 413296 Ditchling Archery Club, accompanied children 8 yrs+, 07790 312388

Arts & Crafts Kate Creative, mobile pottery painting studio, parties, groups & events, 01342 718777 Made & Making sewing tuition, 8yrs+, helping children learn lost skills using hand & machine stitching, 07967 819540 Playing with Clay with Jane Skelton, 01273 844679 Sussex Crafts, children’s workshops, Haywards Heath, 01444 455611

Athletics Burgess Hill Runners Junior Athletics Academy, 07803 173797 East Grinstead Athletics Club, Under 13s & upwards, 01342 315589 Mid Sussex Triathlon Club, juniors, 07976 793323

Badminton FastStep Badminton Academy, junior coaching, H Heath, 07970 994587

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Kings Centre 01342 328616

Hassocks Badminton Club Under 18s, 07714 545328 Racket Pack junior badminton, 5yrs+, Mon-Wed, Fri, Sat, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Racket Pack junior badminton, 5yrs+, Wed 4-5pm & 5-6pm, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337

Bikes & Cycling Deers Leap Bikes, mountain bike hire & trails, East Grinstead, 01342 325858 Hassocks Community Cycle Hire, mountain bike hire, Hassocks Station, 07521 961909

High Places, 16 fun themed climbing walls, 4yrs+, open daily, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000

Hurstpierpoint Cricket Club, juniors, girls & boys Under 8s to Under 15s, 07702 246758

Cricket

Keymer & Hassocks Cricket Club, juniors, 07748 967314

Burgess Hill Cricket Club Youth Academy, 07969 830319 Cuckfield Cricket Club, juniors, Under 5s & upwards, 07974 333917 Haywards Heath Cricket Club, juniors, Reception year upwards, 07732 728939 Henfield Cricket Club, juniors, Under 9s & upwards, 01273 492990

Lindfield Cricket Club, Under 9s & upwards, 01444 484262 Scaynes Hill Cricket Club, Under 9s & upwards, 07809 909888 St Andrews Cricket Club, all ages & abilities, Burgess Hill, 01444 235174 St James’s Montefiore Cricket Club, youth section, Hassocks, 01273 841374

Camping & Youth Hostels Forest Garden Shovelstrode, yurts & cabins, East Grinstead, 07956 815458 The Mac’s Farm, quirky campsite with fire pits, reptiles, cocktail shack & regular family events, Ditchling, 01273 845189

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A - Z of Sport & Leisure: Dance & Drama

Dance & Drama Act Too Productions, musical shows for all ages, 07905 377046 (see advert) Ariel Company Theatre, 4-19yrs, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill & East Grinstead, 01444 250407 Aspirations School of Dance, 2½yrs+, Russian ballet, tap, acrobatic dance & musical theatre, 07525 097849 babyballet, ballet & tap classes for pre-schoolers-6yrs, Haywards Heath, Scaynes Hill & Cuckfield, 07799 603263 Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School, ballet, tap & modern, 07834 922862 (see advert) BPM Dance Academy, urban hip hop, street dance & contemporary dance classes, 07745 931325 (see advert) Burgess Hill Musical Theatre Society, 01273 844497 CC Dance, 4yrs+, wide range of dance classes including cheerleading, commercial, street & lyrical, Henfield, 07495 191311 Centre Stage, 8yrs+, Players Theatre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 776006 Codanza, 2yrs+, ballet, tap & modern dance lessons, 07544 542616 (see advert) Drusilla Duffill Theatre School, 3-19yrs, ballet, modern theatre, tap, jazz, performance, Burgess Hill, 01444 232672 (see advert p22)

BALCOMBE & LINDFIELD DANCE SCHOOL

Principal: Miss Helen Irwin ISTD DDE

Children from 2 years old are offered a fun introduction to the world of dance. Students can enjoy performing at local events, join holiday Dance Camps & take NATD Graded Exams & Theatrical Awards.

FREE trial classes

BALLET, TAP & MODERN DANCE RAINBOWS & ALL GRADES UP TO ASSOCIATE

To find out more contact Nikki Gower 01444 454684 / 07834 922 862 nikkigower@hotmail.co.uk www.facebook.com/ BalcombeandLindfieldDanceSchool

Gielgud Academy of Performing Arts, ballet, modern, tap, singing & drama, 01444 848656 (see advert p22) Hampton Ballet Academy, 4yrs+, Hurstpierpoint, 07880 810122 Hayley Beeson School of Dance, 3yrs+, ballet, contemporary, street dance, musical theatre, fitness, Bolnore & Haywards Heath, 07941 122204 HX Academy, 3yrs+, classes Fri pm, drama, dance & singing, 01444 401943 Inspire Academy of Dance, ballet, tap, modern & musical theatre, Handcross, 07783 138348 JK Theatre Arts, drama & theatre training for 4yrs+, Burgess Hill, 07504 059640

For further details and to book your free trial class please contact Helen Irwin on 07544 542 616 codanza@outlook.com

www.codanza.co.uk Kicks Dance classes, 18mths-11yrs, East Grinstead, 07917 451317 Let’s Dance! ballet, tap, modern & pop, Hassocks, 07788 250924 Live Wire School of Dance, 4½yrs-teens, disco, street, jazz & modern line, B Hill, 01273 562996 Madaboutdrama, individual tuition, exams, vocal coach, acting, be heard, Burgess Hill, 07901 301244 madaboutdrama.org

Popsteps classes after school in local schools, 07495 125599 Roshe Performing Arts, 3-18yrs, Felbridge, 01342 837719 Sophie Eastwood Dance Academy, ballet, tap & modern, Forest Row, 07857 661162 Stagecoach Theatre Arts School, East Grinstead, 0845 070 8149 (see advert p23) Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools, Haywards Heath, 0845 075 0166 (see advert p23)

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FREE Trial Class

Ballet, Contemporary, Pointe Modern, Tap, Jazz, Screen Acting Musical Theatre and Baby Ballet for children aged 3 - 18 years Classes held in Lindfield and Haywards Heath Contact us for a free taster day 01444 812111 admin@gielgudacademy.co.uk

Dance & Drama (continued) Sussex Youth Ballet, dance productions for 10-18yrs, 07973 897834 Tanzen Academy, ISTD ballet, tap, modern, jazz & musical theatre, Ardingly, 07894 116254 The Dance Attic, mini movers ballet, classical ballet, street jazz & tap, Cuckfield & Haywards Heath, 07557 361795 The Young Actors Group, an award winning acting group based in the South East, 01273 758512

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Wendy Florence Murray ANEA, LGSM (ACT), speech & drama tuition, 01444 456208 Young Blossoms Dance, 1-4yrs, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, 07786 921620

Football Adam Virgo Academy, training in a no pressure environment, 5-14yrs, Hassocks, 07568 517318 Burgess Hill Town FC, juniors, 01444 871514 Cuckfield Cosmos Football Club, girls Y10-14, 07973 748311

Turning Pointe School of Dance, ballet, jazz, modern, musical theatre, tap, pointe, & street jazz, Haywards Heath, (see advert)

East Grinstead Town Football Club, Under 12s & upwards, 01342 325885

VBDance, 4-18yrs, classical ballet, modern theatre, jazz & tap dance, Burgess Hill & Hassocks, 07841 922631 (see advert)

Indoor junior football, 5-8yrs, Sat 10-11am, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000

Walkhouse School of Dance, imperial classical ballet, modern theatre, tap & Pilates, Burgess Hill, 07738 150035 (see advert)

Forest Row Junior Football Club, Under 8s & upwards, 07780 888666

Little Kickers, football training, 18mths-7yrs, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01293 226201

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Pre-school Ballet classes from 2 ½ years ISTD Imperial Ballet, Modern Theatre & Tap

Singing, dancing and acting classes for 4 - 18 year olds, where students learn to embrace life with creativity and courage

Adult Tap & Ballet Classes at the Triangle Leisure Centre & Cyprus Hall Burgess Hill

Michelle Walkhouse FISTD Principal 07738 150 035

Free trial classes

Michelle@walkhousedance.com

Golf Cuckfield Golf Centre, 01444 459999 Haywards Heath Golf Club, juniors, 01444 414457 Lindfield Golf Club, East Mascalls Lane, Lindfield, 01444 484467 Pyecombe Golf Club, Clayton Hill, nr Hassocks, 01273 845372 Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club, juniors, Chapel Lane, Forest Row, 01342 822018

Gymnastics & Trampoline After school lessons, 18mths-teens & competition level, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000

Gym & trampolining, 18mths-teens, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Gym & trampolining, 22mthsteens, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616 Springfit gymnastics & trampolining, 2yrs+, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 020 3478 0203

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Stars Gymnastics Club, Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984 Sussex Springers Trampoline Club, Freedom Leisure Hassocks, 01444 831046 Trampolining, 5-12yrs, Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984

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TRADITIONAL KARATE RENSHINKAN ENGLAND

CELLO LESSONS Judith Rae

B.Ed Hons CT ABRSM, Member ISM & ESTA DBS checked

Accredited Cellobabies Teacher AllKalliKids ages. All grades.

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01444 458035 | jrae.m35@gmail.com HAYWARDS HEATH

Music Teachers Discover and Be, music tuition in various instruments, voice coaching, song writing & theory, 07472 521161

featuring Shihan Julia Turley 6th Dan 33 years of training excellence

Judith Rae, accredited Cellobabies teacher, beginner to advanced, all ages, Haywards Heath, 01444 458035 (see advert) Miranda Davis, Suzuki violin & viola classes, 07913 084842 Rockademy, music lessons that rock, guitar, drums, ukulele, 0800 058 2485 Rok Skool, top tuition from beginners upwards, 01444 484979

Children, Teen's and Adult classes available throughout Mid-Sussex Apply NOW to Sensei Julia via:

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Hockey Burgess Hill Hockey Club, 5yrs+, coaching every Sun at The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 07734 583323 East Grinstead Hockey Club, juniors, 01342 321210

Horseriding

Mid Sussex Martial Arts School, Judo, Under 16s, 01444 318422 Renshinkan Karate Do England, 5yrs+, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Danehill, Ditchling, Hassocks, Scaynes Hill, Turners Hill, 01444 454827 (see advert)

Simon Casciano, established piano tutor for children & adults of all levels, also accompanies instrumentalists, Forest Row, 07816 113967 simon.casciano@gmail.com Sundari Heller, violin & viola tuition for all levels & all ages, Forest Row & Haywards Heath, 01342 823099 (see advert)

Netball CD Phoenix Netball Club, 9yrs+ East Grinstead, 01342 321210 Woodside Netball Club, juniors, Bolnore Village, 01444 417707

Pilates Drusilla Duffill Theatre School, V Pilates Studio, Burgess Hill, 01444 232672 (see advert p22)

All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, 01273 834315

Sama Karate, 4yrs+ & kickboxing 11yrs+, Windmills School, Hassocks, 01444 461889

Chestnuts Riding School, Pyecombe, 01273 503842

Sanshou UK, Chinese martial arts, 5yrs+, Burgess Hill, 07956 265831

Pilates at Freedom Leisure Hassocks, 01273 841348

Ponies-n-Kids, fun, affordable riding lessons 5yrs+, Henfield, 01273 492591

White Crane Fighting Arts, Kungfu & Taichi, 5yrs+, Burgess Hill, 07976 260710

Pilates Studio at the Physio Rooms, Haywards Heath, 01444 473970

Porches Farm Stables, Horsted Keynes, 01825 740644 Three Greys Riding School, Pyecombe, 01273 843536 Tremaines Riding Stables, Horsted Keynes, 01825 790501

Martial Arts Burgess Hill Taekwondo, 01444 233356 Diddy Deshi Traditional Karate, 5-7yrs, 01444 239447 Fortitude Taekwondo, 3yrs+, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath & East Grinstead, 01342 302192 Karl James Taekwondo, 4yrs+, East Grinstead, 07771 905039 Kinetics Fight Academy, mixed martial arts, 10-15yrs, East Grinstead, 07793 134223

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Zanshin Wado-Ryu Karate Club, 7yrs+, Burgess Hill, 07968 973424

Music Shops, Choirs & Orchestras Burgess Hill Marching Youth, no prior experience necessary, 07841 518678 Forest Row Orchestra, new players welcome, 01342 716947 Haywards Heath Sinfonietta, new members very welcome, St Richard’s Hall, Sydney Road, 01342 823099 InChoir, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01342 713068 InChoon, choir for ages 7yrs+, 01342 713068

Fisher Pilates, classes in Lindfield & private appointments, 07961 322256

Pointe Physio & Pilates with a chartered physiotherapist, Haywards Heath & Horsted Keynes, 07740 948705 Teen classes, Zumba & teen cycle, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000

Rollerskates & Skateboards Get Your Skates On, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 07858 912322

Violin and Viola Lessons

30 years experience, all levels beginners to diploma, late starters and restarters welcome!

Please call 01342 823 099 Sundari Heller LRAM ENHANCED DBS CHECKED

Mini Rippers coaching sessions Sat am Windmills School, Hassocks, 07585 400900 Roller Disco, Fri 6.30-8pm, Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984 Roller Disco, Sat 4.30 & 6.30, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, dates on website, 01444 457337 Roller Disco, Sun 4.30-6pm, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616 Skateboard Park at St John’s Park, Burgess Hill, Victoria Park, Haywards Heath & Whitemans Green Skateboarding lessons & parties, 07816 105950

Rugby & Mini Rugby Burgess Hill Rugby Football Club, juniors, 07710 796371 East Grinstead Rugby Football Club, Under 5s & upwards, 01342 322338 Haywards Heath Rugby Football Club, juniors, 01444 413950 Rugbytots, East Grinstead on Sat am or Lindfield on Sun am, 0345 313 3242

Snow Sports Knockhatch Ski & Snowboard Centre, on A22 at Hailsham, 01323 442051

Sport & Fitness Centres East Grinstead Sports Club, indoor & outdoor sports, 01342 321210 Freedom Leisure Centre, Hassocks, 01273 841348 Henfield Leisure Centre, Northcroft, 01273 494984 Kings Centre, East Grinstead, pool, gym & classes, 01342 328616 Linear Health & Fitness, Borde Hill Gardens, Haywards Heath, 01444 473421 The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, pool, gym & classes, 01444 457337 The Triangle Burgess Hill, pool, gym & classes, 01444 876000

Squash Junior Squash, 4yrs+, Sun am, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Weald Lawn Tennis & Squash Rackets Club, Hassocks, 01273 844283

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A - Z of Sport & Leisure: S - T • Discount Voucher

Simply Swim Sussex, swimming lessons for babies, pre-schoolers & school children, 07986 111820 simplyswimsussex.com Swim lessons for pre-school to teens, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337

Water Babies Brighton & Mid Sussex, 0-4½yrs, 7 days a week. Multi-award winning programme teaching water confidence, 01273 552454

Swim lessons for pre-school to teens, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000

WetWetWet Swim School, expert ASA/ STA tuition for all abilities, Hassocks, 01273 388247

Swim lessons, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616

Tennis

Swimming lessons, 5mths+, St Francis Pool, Haywards Heath, 01444 443364 info@stfrancispool.co.uk

Swimming ADV Swim School, tuition for all ages & abilities, 01444 470001 Aqua Splash Inflatable 5yrs+, Sat 4.455.45, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616 Aquatots, swimming lessons, 10wks3½yrs, East Grinstead, 020 8688 6488 Broadstone Warren, outdoor swimming pool, Forest Row, 01342 822573 Crest Swim School, swimming lessons 4mths-adult + mermaid & shark lessons & experiences, 4yrs+, 01444 213707 (see advert p5) Flippers & Fins, swim lessons from birth, 01273 831382

Floaters, swimming classes for all ages & abilities, 01444 246800 Little Dippers baby swimming lessons in warm water private pool, Hassocks, 01273 229390 littledippers.co.uk (see discount voucher) MXT Swimming School, all ages, 1-2-1 lessons & holiday courses, 01903 202700 Puddle Ducks, baby & pre-school swimming lessons, East Grinstead & Hassocks, 01892 617246 Seriously FUN Swimming Schools, 3-12yrs, term time & holidays, Haywards Heath, 01273 950015 (see advert)

Tracy Lowe Swim School, private pools at Cumnor House Sussex & in Handcross, 07789 552148 (see advert)

The Sussex Swim School, from newborn upwards, all ages & abilities, small classes of 6 or private lessons, 01444 474573

Advantage Over, fun holiday tennis camps, East Grinstead, 07748 384897 Cuckfield Tennis Club, 5yrs+, High Street, Cuckfield, 01444 413266 Horsted Keynes Lawn Tennis Club, juniors, 01825 790410 Hurstpierpoint Tennis Club, juniors, 07796 220267

Little Dippers Hassocks BN6 9NA

10% off your 1st course of baby swimming lessons Mention voucher at time of booking New customers only - 1 voucher per child Book by 30th June 2020 Not to be combined with any other offer

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A - Z of Sport & Leisure: T - Y • Competition Tennis (continued)

WIN! A WiggleKids day of yoga & mindfulness at your child’s Primary School with Sarah Harding.

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Junior tennis coaching, 5-10yrs, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Lindfield Lawn Tennis Club, juniors, 07903 847421 Tennis at Haywards Heath and Felbridge Tennis Club, 07921 517692 Tennis Coaching at Lindfield Tennis club with Karen Goldfinch, 07719 590610 Weald Lawn Tennis & Squash Rackets Club, Hassocks, 01273 844283

Uniformed Groups Boys’ Brigade 5-18yrs, Lindfield United Reformed Church, 07443 438970 Find Scout Groups near you, 0345 300 1818 Girlguiding UK for your nearest Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & Rangers, 0800 169 5901

Watersports Ardingly Activity Centre, Ardingly Reservoir, sailing, windsurfing, raft building, kayaking & paddle boarding, 01444 892549 Blackland Farm, canoes & kayaking, 01342 810493

Yoga Cai Baby Yoga, 1-2-1 & group classes, 12wks to mobile, 07999 286778 caibaby.co.uk

Charlotte Yoga, pregnancy 1-2-1, mother & baby & pre-school yoga classes, 07887 562075 (see advert p10) CJ Yoga in Hassocks, weekly Saturday & Wednesday morning Flow classes, Profiles Studio, Hassocks, 07515 805228 visit FB @cjyoga7 Funshine Yoga, 2-4yrs & yoga for mums with play area for 0-5yrs, East Grinstead & Forest Row, 07770 382462 Iyengar Yoga classes at the Koorana Centre, Ardingly, all welcome, 01342 810593 Kate Anderson Yoga, 400 hrs RYT, group hatha yoga & vinyasa flow classes for all levels, private classes also available, 07786 980119 Latchetts Farm, yoga lessons for children, Heaven Farm, Danehill, 01825 791692 Myra Nicol Yoga, Burgess Hill & Hassocks, 01444 239125 Tree Tales Children’s Yoga, pre-school, KS1 & KS2 classes, Haywards Heath, 07917 008451 Wigglebums, Movement & Mindfulness nursery school sessions, EY & KS1 storytelling & sensory play, KS2, rhymes & games, 07976 701085 wigglebums.uk/mid-sussex (see competition) Yoga Akasha, East Grinstead, 07956 969141

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A - Z of Sport & Leisure: Y • Competition Yoga at Freedom Leisure Centre Hassocks, 01273 841348

Youth Clubs Accelerate, Y6-8, Tues 6-7.30, The King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 244215 Action Night, activities for 10-14yrs, Fri 6-8.30, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Awaken, Y7-9, Fri 7.15-8.30pm, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, 07540 800876 Burgess Hill Youth, Fairfield Community Centre, Y3-6 Wed & Y7-11 Mon, 01444 248343 Fortify, Y10-13, Fri 8.30-10pm, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, 07540 800876 Live Wire, Y3-6, Wed 6-7pm, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, just drop in Locus Youth Club 11-14yrs, Parish Room, Balcombe, 01444 811264

Pulse, Years 6-9, Lindfield United Reformed Church, 07443 438970 Rooted, Years 2-5, Lindfield United Reformed Church, 07443 438970 Switch On, Reception-Y2, Thurs 5-6pm, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, just drop in The POD, Y1-6, 6-7pm, Trinity Methodist Church, East Grinstead, 01342 302862 Youth Encounter, Y7-13, at St Andrew’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 253762

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British Wildlife Centre

l red squirrels l hedgehogs l Scottish wildcats l badgers l deer park l owl display l pine martens l foxes & more

A REAL natural history experience!

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Family Farms Blackberry Farm Whitesmith BN8 6JD. Set in 18 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside, home to over 200 friendly animals and wildfowl; most can be petted or fed by hand, and there are always members of staff on hand to tell you all about them. There’s also a large outdoor play area, 'Clucky’s' undercover adventure playbarn and sensory zone, family fun picnic area and baby area. Open daily 10am - 4pm in winter, 5pm in spring and autumn, and 6pm in summer, 01825 872912 Church Farm Tours at Coombes near Lancing. Open for lambing from March 14th - April 19th in 2020.

It is anticipated that around 1,200 lambs and 80 calves will be born at Church Farm.

Book in advance for group tours during the summer, open some Sundays and school holidays for individual bookings, 01273 452028 Fishers Farm Park Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, West Sussex RH14 0EG. Lots of animals and adventure playgrounds, summer splash attack and beach, indoor soft play area for toddlers - 10 year olds. Open daily 10am 5pm, 01403 700063 Godstone Farm RH9 8LX. Indoor & outdoor play areas, soft play, ride-ons, go karts, trampolines, pony and tractor rides, 01883 742546 See advert back page Heaven Farm Furners Green, Uckfield TN22 3RG. 100acre farm with nature walks, wallabies and deer, seasonal

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bluebell nature trail, tea room, gift shop, ice cream parlour and camping, 01825 790331 Knockhatch Adventure Park on A22 at Hailsham BN27 3GD. Animals, falconry, year-round indoor soft play at 'Froggies', children’s farm, go karts, outdoor playgrounds and paddling pools, Wave Runner water slide, ski slope, Knockhatch Mining Co motion simulator and Pirates Cove paddling pool.

Special features at Halloween. See website for opening dates for each attraction, 01323 442051 See advert & discount voucher Middle Farm Countryside Centre Firle, Lewes, BN8 6LJ. Family farm with a small flock of sheep, playground and play hay barn, animal handling sessions, restaurant and farm shop. Open all year round 10am - 5pm, last entry 4pm, 01323 811411 Plaw Hatch Biodynamic Farm Sharpthorne RH19 4JL. Working farm with organic farm shop, dairy, cheese store, garden and events, 01342 810201 Tablehurst Farm London Road, Forest Row RH18 5DP. Working farm with farm shop and café, free to visit and see how food is grown, 01342 823173 The Mac’s Farm Ditchling BN6 8GT. Quirky campsite with fire pits, reptiles, cocktail shack, PYO organic eggs & regular family events, 01273 845189 Washbrooks Family Farm Brighton Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9EF. Family farm with animals, tractor rides, indoor and outdoor play areas, tea rooms. Open 9.30am - 5pm, closed between Christmas and New Year, 01273 832201

Animals, Sealife and Nature Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum Halland BN8 5AF. Have fun in the adventure playground, explore the willow tunnels, ride on the miniature railway (open weekends and school holidays), visit the motor museum, feed the birds on the wildfowl reserve or discover the ancient houses on a woodland walk. Open daily from mid-March until late October 10am - 5pm, winter opening most weekends and school holidays 10am - 4pm, 01825 840573 Drusillas Park Alfriston Road just off the A27, BN26 5QS. Zoo, interactive displays, extensive adventure playgrounds, Safari Express Train and Hello Kitty Secret Garden which includes three children’s rides; a specially designed Hello Kitty car ride, a teacup ride and a ‘Reach for the Sky’ hopper ride. There’s also a new rainforest-themed carousel ride.

Open daily 10am - 5pm or 6pm depending on the season, 01323 874100 Knockhatch Adventure Park on A22 at Hailsham BN27 3GD. Animals, falconry, year-round indoor soft play at 'Froggies', children’s farm, go karts, outdoor playgrounds and paddling pools, Wave Runner water slide, ski slope, Knockhatch Mining Co motion simulator and Pirates Cove paddling pool.

Special features at Halloween. See website for opening dates for each attraction, 01323 442051 See advert & discount voucher National Cat Centre and Nature Trail, Chelwood Gate, Ashdown Forest RH17 7DE. The largest cat rehoming centre in the UK, 2km nature trail, donkey field, lake, visitor centre with café and adoption centre. Open daily 10am - 4pm, 01825 741330

Please check opening days & times before travelling as many attractions don't open every day

Places to Visit - Discount Voucher Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare on B2192 between Ringmer and Halland BN8 5AJ. Up to 1,000 animals enjoying a happy and peaceful life including horses, donkeys, goats, sheep, rabbits, chipmunks, tortoises, terrapins and exotic birds. Experiences include animal carer for the day and sensory safari. Visitor centre, coffee shop, gift shop, picnic area and lots of children’s holiday activities.

Open daily 8am - 4pm, admission free, but donations are very much appreciated, 01825 840252 Stoneywish Nature Reserve Spatham Lane, Ditchling BN6 8XH. Meadows, wetlands and woodland full of native flowers and home to a wealth of wildlife. Plus farm animals, play area and campsite. Open March - October, Friday - Monday in term time, school holidays open daily 10am - 5pm, 01273 843498 The Llama Park at Ashdown Forest Wych Cross, Forest Row RH18 5JN. 30-acre park with llamas, alpacas and reindeer, café, playground and shop. Open daily 10am 5pm, 01825 712040 Tilgate Park Crawley, RH10 5PQ. Nature centre admission £3 for 2-16 year olds and £4 for adults. Outdoor play area, hedge maze, tea shop, woodland and lakeside walks, Go Ape, Golf Centre, Smith and Western restaurant, fishing and water sports with Tilgate Watersports. Open winter 10am – 4pm, summer 10am – 6pm, last admission 1 hour before closing, 01293 521168 Wilderness Wood Hadlow Down, near Uckfield TN22 4HJ. Around 62 acres of woodland and nature trails, lots of children’s activities and wild camping. Open Wednesday - Sunday, 9am - 5pm, see website for full details, 01825 830509 Woods Mill Countryside Centre Henfield BN5 9SD. Headquarters of Sussex Wildlife Trust and an environmental education centre with pre-bookable holiday activities.

The 13-acre nature reserve provides a peaceful setting comprising coppice woodland, meadows and a reedfringed lake. Open all year round, except for two weeks at Christmas, admission free, no dogs, 01273 492630

Walking, Cycling and Open Spaces 1066 Country Walk follow in the footsteps of William the Conqueror from Pevensey to Rye via Bexhill and Hastings.

Abbots Wood signposted off the A22 between Hailsham and Polegate, and signposted off the A27 at Wilmington.

Woodland walks, BBQ and play area. There are two circular trails; one of 1.9 miles and the other just under a mile, 0300 0674464 Ardingly Reservoir West Sussex RH17 6SQ. Walks and limited cycling/horse riding. Ardingly Activity Centre water sports centre with pre-bookable activities, 01444 892549 Ashdown Forest Wych Cross, RH18 5JP. Once a Norman deer hunting forest, now the largest free public access space in the south east. Walks, Forest Centre and riding with a permit, 01342 823583 Black Cat Treasure Hunts fun and affordable treasure hunt routes around Sussex for families, 07445 818996 Boating from The Anchor Inn Anchor Lane, Barcombe,

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Lewes BN8 5EA. Hire a rowing boat for up to 6 people for an hour at a time. Summer only, 01273 400414 Borde Hill Garden Haywards Heath RH16 1XP. With outdoor adventure playground, zip wire, woodland walks and children’s holiday and Halloween activities. Open daily 10am - 6pm (or dusk) between 14th March and October 2020. See website for further details on dates, 01444 450326 Chailey Common walks and horse riding, no cycling, 01273 471600 or 01444 831098 Devil’s Dyke Devil’s Dyke Road, Poynings, near Brighton, BN1 8YJ. Longest, deepest and widest ‘dry valley’ in the UK. Legend has it that the Devil dug this chasm to drown the parishioners of the Weald. On the other hand, scientists believe it was formed naturally just over 10,000 years ago in the last ice age. The ramparts, or walls, of the Iron Age hill fort can be seen when you walk around the hill and the remains of a curious Victorian funfair can be found just a few minutes from the car park. Venture into the valley and

Knockhatch Hailsham BN27 3PR

20% off gate price entry for up to 6 people Present voucher on arrival Buy tickets at gate on day of visit Cannot be combined with other offers 01323 442051 www.knockhatch.com Valid until 30th June 2020

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Places to Visit this Spring & Summer discover a living carpet of flowers and a myriad of colourful insects. Open dawn until dusk, 01273 857712 Forest Way bridle and footpath running 16km from East Grinstead to Groombridge, indirectly linked to the Worth Way from Three Bridges to East Grinstead.

Friston Forest Exceat, between Seaford and East Dean off the A259, walks, cycling, mountain bike hire, horse riding with TROT permit, 0300 067 4464 Pooh Sticks Bridge and Pooh Corner Shop in Ashdown Forest, Hartfield on B2026, TN7 4AE, 01892 771155 South Downs National Park and South Downs Way, including Ditchling Beacon, which is the second highest point in the South Downs National Park, with spectacular views across the weald. As the name suggests, Ditchling Beacon was one of a chain of fires lit to warn of impending invasions. It was once an Iron Age hillfort, with its steep northern slope used as a natural defence. It’s now managed by The National Trust and Sussex Wildlife Trust, 0300 3031053. You can reach Ditchling Beacon via Breeze Buses which are open top in summer - weather permitting.

Tilgate Park Crawley, RH10 5PQ. Nature centre admission £3 for 2-16 year olds and £4 for adults. Outdoor play area, hedge maze, tea shop, woodland and lakeside walks, Go Ape, Golf Centre, Smith and Western restaurant, fishing and water sports with Tilgate Watersports. Open winter 10am – 4pm, summer 10am – 6pm last admission 1 hour before closing, 01293 521168 Worth Way bridle and footpath running from Crawley Three Bridges to East Grinstead and then indirectly linked to the Forest Way which continues to Groombridge, 01273 482670

Places of Historic Interest and Gardens 1066 Battle of Hastings Abbey and Battlefield, High Street, Battle, East Sussex TN33 0AD. English Heritage insight into the Battle of Hastings and 1066. Explore the abbey ruins and the award-winning audio exhibition which brings to life the dramatic story of the Norman Conquest. See website for opening times, 01424 775705 or 01424 776787 Anne of Cleves House and Museum 52 Southover High Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1JA. Visit the medieval, half-timbered house, a gift to Anne of Cleves from Henry VIII, discover how the Tudors and Elizabethans lived, worked and relaxed at home. The house also contains the Museum of Lewes history, and displays about Tom Paine and the Wealden iron industry. See website for opening dates and times, 01273 474610 Arundel Castle and Gardens Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9AB. The seat of The Dukes of Norfolk, set in 40 acres of sweeping grounds and gardens, Arundel Castle has been open to visitors seasonally for nearly 200 years. It is one of the great treasure houses of England, with its own unique place in history and is home to priceless works of art. See paintings, furniture, tapestries, stained glass, china, clocks, sculpture, carving, heraldry and armour, 01903 882173 Bateman’s National Trust House Bateman’s Lane, Burwash, East Sussex TN19 7DS. Former home of Rudyard Kipling with gardens, walks, watermill and tea room. Lots of

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children’s activities during the school holidays. Open daily 11am - 4pm or 5pm depending on the time of year, 01435 882302 Borde Hill Garden Haywards Heath RH16 1XP. With outdoor adventure playground, zip wire, woodland walks and children’s holiday and Halloween activities. Open daily 10am - 6pm (or dusk) between March and October. See website for further details on dates, 01444 450326 Fishbourne Roman Palace Fishbourne Road West, Fishbourne, West Sussex PO19 3QR. Roman palace with the largest mosaics in situ in the UK, recreated formal gardens and family activities. Open daily February - October, 10am - 5pm, November - December, weekends only, 10am 4pm, 01243 785859 High Beeches Gardens High Beeches Lane, Handcross, West Sussex RH17 6HQ. 27 acres of beautiful woodland and water gardens with tea room. Spy treasure trail available to download from www.treasuretrails.co.uk/sussex. Garden open daily April - October 1pm - 5pm except Wednesdays, last admission 4.30pm. Tea room open 10am - 5pm except Wednesdays, 01444 400589 Jill Windmill Clayton, South Downs BN6 9PG. Built in 1821 and restored to full working order, open most Sundays and bank holidays from May - September, 2pm - 5pm. Check website, as they rely on volunteer stewards being available.

Michelham Priory Upper Dicker, near Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3QS. See the foundations of the 13th century priory and explore the main house, tranquil moated gardens, watermill and play area. With numerous family activities during the summer. Includes an interactive medieval gallery in the 14th century Gatehouse. Open daily February December, February 11am - 4pm, March - October 10.30am - 5pm, November and December 11am - 4pm. Check dates with venue before travelling, 01323 844224 Nymans House and Gardens (National Trust) Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6EB. Natural play trail, lovely walks in the Millennium Wood and family programmes in school holidays. Gardens open daily all year round. Check website for opening times and dates for visiting the house, 01444 405250 See advert back page Sheffield Park and Garden (National Trust) TN22 3QX. Informal landscape garden laid out in the 18th century by ‘Capability’ Brown and further developed in the early years of the 20th century by its owner, Arthur G. Soames. Walks, family activities and woodland play trail. Parkland open daily dawn till dusk, check website for further details of events, 01825 790231 See advert back page Standen House and Garden (National Trust) West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE. Arts and Crafts family home with Morris and Co interiors, great views, woodland walks and family woodland play area. Open all year round, check website for dates and times, 01342 323029 Wakehurst Gardens and Millennium Seed Bank Selsfield Road, Ardingly, West Sussex RH17 6TN. ‘Kew in the Country’, botanic gardens run by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. With lots of walks, children especially love the rocky Himalayan Garden. Explore the Adventurous Journeys natural play spaces, Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank, restaurant, café and gift shop. Open daily at 10am, see website for details of events, 01444 894066

Please check opening days & times before travelling; many attractions don't open every day

Places to Visit - Discount Voucher Museums and Galleries Brighton Toy and Model Museum 52-55 Trafalgar Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 4EB. Under the arches of Brighton station. Over 10,000 toys and models, including two working model railways. Open Tuesday - Friday 10am 5pm, Saturday 11am - 5pm, closed Sundays and Mondays, 01273 749494 Cuckfield Museum Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 3EL. Open from February, admission free, but donations welcome, 01444 473630 Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft Lodge Hill Lane, Ditchling, East Sussex BN6 8SP. Exhibitions of the works of craftspeople and artists who were drawn to the village.

Under 16s free admission. Children’s activities may need to be pre-booked. Open Tuesday - Saturday 10.30am - 5pm, Sundays and bank holidays 11am - 5pm. See website for further information, 01273 844744 East Grinstead Museum Old Market Yard, Cantelupe Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BJ. Includes the footprint of an Iguanodon and Curator’s Corner with sand pit to dig for treasure. Open Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm, Sunday and bank holidays 1pm - 4pm, 01342 302233 Henfield Museum Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, High Street, Henfield BN5 9DB. Open Monday - Saturday, check website for times, 01273 492507 Hurstpierpoint Museum Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY. Two large unmanned display cabinets containing local history items and information, open Monday - Wednesday 9am - 1.30pm, Thursday and Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday 9am - 1pm, plus accessible when the Village Centre is open, closed Sundays, 07985 201335 Weald and Downland Open Air Museum Singleton, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0EU. Fascinating collection of historic buildings dismantled from their original locations and reassembled in 40 acres of Sussex countryside, woodland walks, picnic areas and farm animals. Open January - 23rd December, 10.30am - 6pm during BST and 4pm during winter, 01243 811348 Wings Museum Unit 1, Bucklands Farm, Balcombe, West Sussex RH17 6JT. WW2 remembrance museum with a fascinating insight into life in WW2. Variety of themed displays of original memorabilia and relics relating to the Home Guard, Battle of Britain, Blitz, Home Front, RAF, Bomber Command, 8th USAAF, D-Day and the Russian Front, 07769 688064

Railways, Buses and Boats Beech Hurst Miniature Railway Beech Hurst Gardens, Haywards Heath RH16 4BX. Half a mile of track run by volunteers; includes two tunnels and signals. Operating 2pm - 5pm weekends and bank holidays from April - end September, plus Wednesdays during summer school holidays. See timetable on website for further details.

Bentley Miniature Railway Harvey's Lane, Ringmer, Lewes BN8 5AF. One-mile of track run by volunteers at Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum, near Halland. Trains run every weekend of the year and East Sussex school holidays.

Bluebell Railway 10th – 13th April Springing into Easter

Springtime themed bunny hunt and nature trails for children.

8th May Bank Holiday V for Victory

Recreating that 40s atmosphere for VE Day at Horsted Keynes Station. A street party with a difference.

Dressing up is a must, but leave the Spam at home!

23rd – 31st May The BrickWorks! Adventure

Our STEM Family Fair returns with interactive workshops, trade stands and building challenges for the whole family.

Featuring 15 amazing BRICKLIVE Outer Space models, including a 310 cm high Apollo 11 SaturnV rocket made with 68,583 bricks!

7th – 9th August Steaming Through 60

Help celebrate our volunteer (and staff!) achievements from over the last 60 years with a packed weekend of displays, activities, music, festivities and, of course, steam engines.

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See website for detailed timetable before travelling, 0845 8672583 Bluebell Railway from East Grinstead to Sheffield Park Station TN22 3QL. Volunteer preserved steam railway. See website for the timetable of train services, 01825 720800 See advert & discount voucher Breeze Buses no 77, weekends and bank holidays to Devil’s Dyke. Once there take a walk to Poynings (2 miles), Upper Beeding (5 miles) and catch the 2A bus back, or Patcham (3 miles) and catch the 5A bus back, 01273 292480 Breeze Buses no 79, to Ditchling Beacon, the second highest point on the South Downs with spectacular views across the weald. Once there take a walk to Patcham (3.5 miles) and catch the 5A bus back, or Lewes (5.5 miles) and catch the 28/29 bus back, 01273 292480 Breeze Buses no 78, to Stanmer Park, where you’ll find open spaces to play or picnic, Stanmer House and Stanmer Museum are open most weekend afternoons, 01273 292480

Bluebell Railway Sheffield Park, TN22 3QL

£5 off a family ticket (2 adults & up to 3 children) Enter code EASTER5MSX online only 01825 720800 book via www.bluebell-railway.com

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Valid for travel 10th-13th April 2020

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Lavender Line Isfield TN22 5XB. Preserved railway, travels for a two-mile round trip between the village of Isfield and Worth Halt near Uckfield. At Isfield you will find the headquarters of the Lavender Line which includes the original Victorian station and signal box. Open 11am - 5pm, Sundays, bank holidays, some weekdays in the summer and for special events, check public timetable for further information, 01825 750515 Volks Electric Railway Madeira Drive, Brighton. The UK’s oldest electric railway, ride along the seashore, April November, 01273 292718

Play Centres Adventure Avenue 79-81 Church Walk, Burgess Hill RH15 9BQ. A children’s role play centre for 1-7 year olds in The Martlets Shopping Centre. A place where kids can feel free to express their individuality through role play in any one of 12 play areas. They have a laundromat, fire station, post office, doctors' surgery, vet, supermarket, bakery, construction site, stage and dress up, hair and beauty salon, camping area and sensory room, 07715 751133 Antics Softplay Triangle Way, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 8WA. Antics is an indoor soft play adventure zone, which promotes fun and healthy play for under 12s, max height 140cm (4ft 7ins), in a safe and clean environment.

With 3 tiers to explore, kids will love the excitement, adventure and creative play that Antics offers. Open Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm, Saturdays 9am - 1.45pm, Sundays and Bank Holidays 9am - 4pm. Toddler time 0 - 4yrs in school holidays 9am - 10am, 01444 876000 'Froggies' Indoor Soft Play at Knockhatch on A22 Hailsham Bypass, Hailsham BN27 3PR. Features dedicated under 3′s toddler area. Open 10am - 5.30pm, 01323 442051 See advert & discount voucher p29 Godstone Farm RH9 8LX. Indoor & outdoor play areas, soft play, ride-ons, go karts, trampolines, pony and tractor rides, 01883 742546 See advert back page High Places The Triangle, Triangle Way, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 8WA. Colourful arena featuring 16 fun themed climbing walls towering over 20 feet high, each showcasing striking designs. Book in advance or attend an open session.

Can also be booked privately for parties, 01444 876000

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JumpIn Inflatable Fun 5-7 Mid Sussex Family Grapevine Jubilee Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9TL. All ages welcome, soft play and catered parties, Burgess Hill 01444 241595 Leo’s Play Den 1-3 Pevensey Road, Eastbourne BN21 3HJ. 01323 749022 Sharky’s Soft Play Henfield Leisure Centre, Northcroft, Henfield BN5 9QB. The soft play is open for children up to 12 years old. Sibling discount available, 01273 494984 Softplay Zone, 2-8yrs, open daily, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616

Exploring Science Brighton Sewer Tours the tour takes you along narrow, whitewashed corridors and up and down metal ladders to see the route of the day’s waste and storm water, which flow to a treatment plant to the east of the city before being pumped safely out to sea. Starts at the Pier and you emerge through a manhole in the middle of Old Steine Gardens, see website for 2020 tour dates, 11 years+, advance booking required.

Observatory Science Centre Wartling Road, Herstmonceux BN27 1RN. Hands-on science with 100+ interactive exhibits both indoors and out, telescope tours and lots of children’s and family workshops. The centre is open every day, check website for dates and times, 01323 832731 See advert

Theatres and Cinemas Chequer Mead Theatre De La Warr Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BS. Purpose-built venue for music, comedy and drama, plus a cafe/bar, function spaces and classes, 01342 302000.

Clair Hall Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN. An events and entertainment venue in the heart of Mid Sussex, 01444 455440 Haywards Heath Music Society 7 Commercial Square, Haywards Heath RH16 1DW. Virtuoso International musicians performing live and local, 01444 456227 Komedia Brighton 44-47 Gardner Street, North Laine BN1 1UN. Comedy, cabaret and music, box office 0845 293 8480 Lewes Little Theatre Lancaster Street, Lewes BN7 2PX. Opens a week before each production, 01273 474826 New Venture Theatre Bedford Place, Brighton BN1 2PT. Box office 01273 746118, general enquiries 01273 808353 Orion Cinema Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX. Cinema with art deco facade and 2 screens showing the latest mainstream releases, 01444 243300 Picture House Uckfield TN22 1AS. Features Kids Saturday Morning Movies at 10.30am, 01825 764909 Royal Hippodrome 102-112 Seaside Road, Eastbourne BN21 3PF. Historic theatre dating back to 1883. Regular children’s shows throughout the year, 01323 802020 The Capitol Theatre North Street, Horsham RH12 1RG. A multi-purpose arts venue with a 410-seat theatre, 2 cinema screens, studio theatre, meeting room and gallery space, 01403 750220

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Places to Visit - Discount Voucher The Old Market Upper Market Street, Hove BN3 1AS. Music, theatre, dance and comedy, 01273 201801 Theatre Royal New Road, Brighton BN1 1SD. With Skips Club after school club, monthly events for 6 - 10 year olds, family workshops, front and backstage tours with a guide and an app using loaned iPads. This family friendly interactive tour lets you see what happens backstage when a show is on, explore hidden parts of the building not open to the public, meet characters from the past and staff from the present and experience what it’s like to perform on stage in front of a packed audience! Suitable for families with children 7 years+, Saturdays 10.15am from March - June, box office 0844 8717627

With many thanks to Judith Wardle of Picture Tent for all the cartoons w w w.picturetent.co.uk

Family Restaurants and Cafes Bluebell Railway Sheffield Park Station, Station Approach, Uckfield TN22 3QL. The Bessemer Arms, family pub/ restaurant with children’s activity lunch boxes, 01825 720800 See advert & discount voucher p31 Cats Protection Lewes Road, Chelwood Gate RH17 7DE. Family friendly café with children’s lunch boxes in summer, 01825 741370 Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft Lodge Hill Lane, Ditchling BN6 8SP. Café & children's trails, 01273 844744 Dolphin Cafe Pasture Hill Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1LY. Sports centre cafe with soft play area for under 8s, charges apply, 01444 447816 Heaven Farm Furners Green, Uckfield TN22 3RG. Café with climb-on tractors and free ranging chickens, 01825 790226 Latchetts Farm Creamery Heaven Farm, Danehill. Serving ice creams, chocolates & traditional sweets, 01825 791692 Notcutts Garden Centre Common Lane, Ditchling BN6 8TN. Family café with seasonal events, 01273 846844 Nymans House and Gardens (National Trust) Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6EB. Family friendly café with children’s activity lunch boxes, 01444 405250 See advert back page Sharpthorne Organic Café Top Road, Sharpthorne, East Grinstead RH19 4PQ, 01342 811321 Sheffield Park and Garden (National Trust) Sheffield Park Uckfield TN22 3QX. Family friendly café with children’s lunch boxes, 01825 790231 See advert back page Slake High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH. Independent café opposite Lindfield pond, 07540 538391 Standen Barn Cafe (National Trust) West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead RH19 4NE. Family friendly café with children’s activity lunch boxes, 01342 323029 The Coach and Horses School Lane, Danehill RH17 7JF. Family pub/restaurant with sandpit, swing and slide, 01825 740369 The Farmers Lewes Road Scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath RH17 7NE. Family pub/restaurant with large children’s play area, 01444 831899 The Mug Tree Tea Room award winning, breastfeedingfriendly café with craft activities & themed events, East Grinstead, 01342 457100

The Red Lion Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath RH17 7DE. Family pub/restaurant with children’s play area, 01825 740836 The Sportsman Cuckfield Road, Goddards Green BN6 9LQ. Family pub/restaurant with children’s play area, 01444 233460 The Wheatsheaf Wheatsheaf Road, Henfield BN5 9BD. Family pub/restaurant with large wooden pirate ship, swings and kids’ menu, 01273 492077 Tomato, Dolce and Salato The Level, Brighton BN1 4ZN. Family run Italian café/restaurant, authentic Italian food, 01273 270707 Tory’s Café in the Park RH16 4HT. Meet, eat & play in Victoria Park, Haywards Heath, 01444 458795 See discount voucher Trading Boundaries Elephant Cafe, Sheffield Green TN22 3RB. Family café with outdoor play area, 01825 791310 UpCountry Garden Centre Lewes Road, Scaynes Hill RH17 7NG. Café with outdoor play area, climb-on tractor and double decker bus, 01444 831311 Wakehurst Ardingly, Ardingly Road, Haywards Heath RH17 6TN. Family friendly café with children’s lunch boxes, 01444 894066

Tory’s Cafe in the Park Victoria Park RH16 4HT

Free Hot Drink with any purchase over £5 Present voucher on arrival 01444 458795 www.toryscafe.co.uk Valid until 30th June 2020

Voucher must be handed to the cashier. Copied, damaged or defaced vouchers will not be accepted. One voucher per transaction. No cash alternative available. Voucher is non-transferable & cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.

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What's On this spring & summer Scaynes Hill Ceilidh

Live music from The Unreel Ceilidh Band

7.30 - 10pm Saturday 7th March 2020 Scaynes Hill Millennium Centre Tickets £15 including pizza

www.ticketsource.co.uk/scaynes-hill-ceilidh or email scayneshillceilidh@gmail.com

March

Saturday 14th March Saturday 9th May Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road Forest Row, Sussex RH18 5JA

Wednesday 4th - Wednesday 25th March *Nature Tots, 10am - 12pm, woodland fun, 3-5yrs, Woods Mill, Henfield, book tickets at sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/ naturetots Friday 6th March Three Billy Goats Gruff Mini Trek & Trail, 11am, Godstone Farm 01883 742546 (advert back page) Saturday 7th - Sunday 8th March World Book Day Weekend, dress as your favourite character, 10am - 5pm, Sheffield Park & Garden 01825 790231 (advert back page) Saturday 7th - Sunday 22nd March Wonderfully Wild Weekends: 50 Things & Mud Kitchen, 10am - 4pm, Sheffield Park & Garden 01825 790231 (advert back page) Saturday 7th March *Scaynes Hill Ceilidh, in aid of Victa, 7.30pm - 10pm live music charity event, all welcome, Scaynes Hill Millennium Centre (see advert)

Sport Relief Friday 13th March For more info on getting involved see p26 Friday 13th March *Open Morning, 10am 12pm, Cumnor House Sussex, Danehill 01825 792006 (advert p17)

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11am - 4pm

Atmospheric mixed market in beautiful 18th Century mansion Organic cafe, puppet shows free admission & parking

Friday 13th March *Little Museum Visitors, 10.30am - 12pm, creative session with EY specialist, Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft 01273 844744 Saturday 14th March Mansion Market, mixed market with organic cafe, 11am - 4pm, Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row (see advert) Saturday 14th March *Open Morning, Pre-Prep & Prep School, Hurst College 01273 836927(advert p17) Saturday 14th March *Make a gift for Mum with Beading Brilliant, 10.30am, Mabel's Emporium, Burgess Hill, book tickets at beadingbrilliant.co.uk Saturday 14th - Sunday 29th March Daffodil Festival at Michelham Priory, Hailsham, 01323 844224 Sunday 15th March *Rest Fest, Women's Wellness Festival, Arundel, book tickets at restfest.co.uk Monday 16th - Friday 20th March *Greenfields School Open Week, book on 01342 822189 Forest Row (see advert p16) Friday 20th March Hare & the Tortoise Mini Trek & Trail, 11am, Godstone Farm 01883 742546 (advert back page) Saturday 21st March *Open Morning, 10am - 11.30am, Burgess Hill

Girls nursery & reception 01444 241050 (advert p3) Saturday 21st March Open Day, 9.15am - 12.30pm, Lingfield College nursery & prep school, no appointment neccessary 01342 838153 (advert p16) Saturday 21st March *Superstars of Wrestling, Great Britain versus Rest of the World, 8pm, Clair Hall, Haywards Heath 01444 455440 clairhall.org

Mother's Day Sunday 22nd March

Sunday 22nd March *Mother's Day Sunday Lunch, 12pm & 2pm Wakehurst, Ardingly 01444 894066 Sunday 22nd March *Mother's Day Afternoon Tea, 12.30pm & 2.30pm Michelham Priory, Hailsham, 01323 844224 Wednesday 25th March *Travelling Trends Fashion Show, 7pm, Ashington CE School, book tickets via faces@bncoded.com Friday 27th March Duck in a Truck Mini Trek & Trail, 11am, Godstone Farm 01883 742546 (advert back page)

April Friday 3rd April *Little Museum Visitors, 10.30am - 12pm, creative session with EY specialist, Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft 01273 844744 Saturday 4th April - Sunday 19th April Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt at Nymans, Handcross, 10.30am - 4pm, inspired by Quentin Blake's The Green Ship (advert back page)

Saturday 4th April - Sunday 19th April Wiglet & Friends Easter Celebration, Godstone Farm 01883 742546 (advert back page) Saturday 4th April - Sunday 19th April Gruffalo Crumble Easter Egg Hunt, Gruffalo Trail & owl pellet dissection, 10am - 4pm, Wakehurst, Ardingly 01444 894066 Saturday 4th April - Sunday 19th April Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt at Sheffield Park & Garden, 10am - 4pm 01825 790231(advert back page) Saturday 4th April - Sunday 19th April Bertram Bunny's Easter Adventure, Easter trail & seasonal crafts, Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath bordehill.co.uk Saturday 4th April - Sunday 19th April Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt at Standen House & Garden, 10am - 4pm, join Barton Bunny, East Grinstead Monday 6th & Tuesday 7th April *Messy Eggstravaganza, Whoosh Messy Play Easter Event, 10am - 11am, Wesley Hall, Haywards Heath (advert p8) Tuesday 7th April *Astronaut Academy, half day workshop for 6-8yrs, The Observatory Science Centre, East Sussex 01323 832731 (advert p32) Wednesday 8th April Meet Peter Rabbit at Drusillas Park, Alfriston, drusillas.co.uk Wednesday 8th April *Rocket Science, half day workshop for 6-8yrs, The Observatory Science Centre, East Sussex 01323 832731 (advert p32) Thursday 9th April *Moon Watch, half day workshop for 6-8yrs, The

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What's On this spring & summer Observatory Science Centre, East Sussex 01323 832731 (advert p32) Friday 10th - Monday 13th April Springing into Easter at the Bluebell Railway, springtimethemed bunny hunt & children's nature trails (advert & discount voucher p31) Easter Holiday Tilgate Nature Centre, Tilgate Park, Crawley, compete in the colouring competition to win a prize

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Saturday 2nd May *Open Morning, Pre-Prep & Prep School, Hurst College 01273 836927(advert p17) Saturday 2nd May *Open Morning, 10am 12pm Copthorne Preparatory School 01342 712311 (advert p16) Saturday 2nd - Sunday 3rd May *Spring Live! 9am 5pm, South of England Showground, Ardingly, under 16s go free, book tickets at seas.org.uk

May Bank Holiday Friday 8th May Tuesday 14th April *Earth & Beyond, half day workshop for 9-11yrs, The Observatory Science Centre, East Sussex 01323 832731 (advert p32) Wednesday 15th April *Eyes on the Universe, half day workshop for 6-8yrs, The Observatory Science Centre, East Sussex 01323 832731 (advert p32) Thursday 16th April *Dinosaurs & Fossils, half day workshop for 6-8yrs, The Observatory Science Centre, East Sussex 01323 832731 (advert p32) Saturday 25th April Swoove at St George's Day Fete, 12pm - 4pm, free admission event, South Chailey Monday 27th April - Friday 1st May *Greenfields School Open Week, book on 01342 822189 Forest Row (see advert p16) Thursday 30th April Deadline for Cumnor House Sussex scholarship applications for current Year 3 children (see editorial p5)

Friday 8th May V for Victory 40s style street party, 10am - 4.30pm, Bluebell Railway, Horsted Keynes station 01825 720800 (advert p31) Friday 8th May SwooVE Charity Marathon, 10am - 1pm, Newick Village Hall Saturday 9th May Mansion Market, mixed market with organic cafe, 11am - 4pm, Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row (see advert) Saturday 9th May *Gin & Groove, 5pm - 11pm, family friendly live music event with camping, The Mac's Farm, Ditchling, book tickets at themacsfarm.co.uk Friday 15th May *Open Morning, Handcross Park School 01444 400526 (advert p15) Friday 15th - Sunday 17th May *Yoga-Camp, Wowo Campsite, Uckfield, book tickets at yoga-camp.co.uk

Friday 15th May *Open Morning, Cumnor House Sussex, Danehill 01825 792006 (advert p17) Friday 15th May *Open Evening, 5pm - 7pm, Burgess Hill Girls nursery & whole school 01444 241050 (advert p3) Saturday 16th May *I Spy with My Little Eye, 2.30pm, fun family musical for children aged 2yrs+, Clair Hall, Haywards Heath 01444 455440 clairhall.org Thursday 21st May *Working Open Morning, Lingfield College nursery & reception 01342 838153 (advert p16) Friday 22nd - Monday 25th May *Elderflower Fields, award-winning family festival, Pippingford Park, Sussex, book tickets at elderflowerfields.co.uk Saturday 23rd - Monday 25th May 15th Century Raiders, travel back in time & witness an attack on the castle, 10am - 4.30pm, Arundel Castle, arundelcastle.org Saturday 23rd - Sunday 31st May The Brickworks! Adventure STEM Family Fair at the Bluebell Railway 01825 720800 (advert p31) Saturday 23rd - Sunday 31st May Half term nature-themed family fun at Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, bordehill.co.uk Saturday 30th May Lindfield Village Day, this year's procession theme - the Olympics @midsussexfamilygrapevine

June Saturday 6th June *Celebratory Victorian Tea, afternoon tea, Old School, Cuckfield, all welcome, book tickets from early May at oldschoolcuckfield.co.uk Thursday 11th - Saturday 13th June *South of England Show, Ardingly Showground, 9am - 6.30pm, under 16s go free, book tickets at seas.org.uk (competition p4) Saturday 13th June *Barn Dance, 5pm - 10.30pm, family friendly live music event with camping, The Mac's Farm, Ditchling, book tickets at themacsfarm.co.uk Saturday 20th - Sunday 21st June Knights Tournament, watch knights, squires & archers in action in the castle grounds, 10am - 4.30pm, Arundel Castle, arundelcastle.org

July Friday 24th - Saturday 25th July *The Children's Trust Supercar Event, 9am - 5pm, Goodwood, Chichester, thesupercarevent.com (competition p27) Friday 31st July - Sunday 2nd August *Chilled in a Field festival, live music & children's outdoor activities, Bentley Estate, East Sussex, book tickets at chilledinafieldfestival.co.uk

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Your family memories made at Nymans & Sheffield Park Seek the clues all around the garden on our Cadbury Easter Egg Hunts. During half term, take a closer look at some of the minibeasts living in the garden at Nymans, make a bughome or even a clay hare. Over at Sheffield Park Mindful May will have you discovering the gardens, relaxing and enjoying nature in a series of self-led half term activities.

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